Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $56,370 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.10
10th percentile $49,040
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,040
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $56,370
    75th
    $65,620
    90th
    $73,840

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 93% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 7% below 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,660

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,770
    Firefighters $31,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $37,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Jackson, MS is $27.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Jackson, MS is 27.8% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,040 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.