Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $81,330 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.10
10th percentile $56,030
90th percentile $114,090
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,030
    25th
    $70,320
    50th (median)
    $81,330
    75th
    $97,390
    90th
    $114,090

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 113% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 13% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,500
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    California $96,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,180

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$92,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$101,640
    Firefighters$68,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$40,330
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$104,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Fresno, CA is $39.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Fresno, CA is 4.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,030 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,320.