Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $61,660 -21% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $68,160
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $61,660
    75th
    $63,220
    90th
    $68,160

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 101% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 1% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $83,320
    Jackson, MS $56,370

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,590
    Firefighters $42,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Gulfport, MS is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Gulfport, MS is 21% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.