Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $68,990 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.17
10th percentile $49,540
90th percentile $83,170
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,540
    25th
    $56,860
    50th (median)
    $68,990
    75th
    $72,740
    90th
    $83,170

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 109% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 9% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,430
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,380
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $71,790

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$33,600
    Firefighters$47,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$55,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Greensboro, NC is $33.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Greensboro, NC is 11.6% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,540 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,860.