Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $109,310 +40% vs national
Median hourly $52.55
10th percentile $75,780
90th percentile $113,190
Employed locally 80
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,780
    25th
    $89,740
    50th (median)
    $109,310
    75th
    $109,310
    90th
    $113,190

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 107% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $123,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Colorado $97,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $90,610
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $86,950

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$46,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$103,170
    Firefighters$88,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,810
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$42,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Denver, CO is $52.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Denver, CO is 40% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $75,780 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,740.