Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $68,790 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.07
10th percentile $53,740
90th percentile $85,350
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,740
    25th
    $57,920
    50th (median)
    $68,790
    75th
    $74,000
    90th
    $85,350

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 89% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 11% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $86,950
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $80,140
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,230
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $69,170
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $63,600

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66,020
    Firefighters$52,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$109,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Jacksonville, FL is $33.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Jacksonville, FL is 11.9% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $53,740 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,920.