Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $83,370 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.08
10th percentile $62,240
90th percentile $97,590
Employed locally 390
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,240
    25th
    $74,150
    50th (median)
    $83,370
    75th
    $83,370
    90th
    $97,590

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 4% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $92,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,460
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,840

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Firefighters $59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Houston, TX is $40.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Houston, TX is 6.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $62,240 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,150.