Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $94,560 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.46
10th percentile $62,560
90th percentile $114,240
Employed locally 130
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,560
    25th
    $79,350
    50th (median)
    $94,560
    75th
    $105,490
    90th
    $114,240

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 128% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 28% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,310
    Reno, NV $97,740
    Jacksonville, FL $68,790
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $54,040

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,670
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,800
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $56,140
    Firefighters $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Las Vegas, NV is $45.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 21.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $62,560 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,350.