Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,170 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $78,490
Employed locally 70
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $76,890
    90th
    $78,490

    Top-paying metros for Fire Inspectors and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $123,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $49,260
    Security Guards $35,210
    Firefighters $34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $70,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Central North Carolina is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Central North Carolina is 22.9% below the national median of $78,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.