Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $92,610 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.52
10th percentile $56,420
90th percentile $103,980
Employed locally 300
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,420
    25th
    $73,770
    50th (median)
    $92,610
    75th
    $98,970
    90th
    $103,980

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 106% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 6% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,370
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,460
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,840

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,470
    Firefighters$65,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Dallas, TX is $44.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.44 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Dallas, TX is 18.6% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,420 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,770.