Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $95,510 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.92
10th percentile $50,340
90th percentile $137,550
Employed locally 250
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,340
    25th
    $58,540
    50th (median)
    $95,510
    75th
    $124,140
    90th
    $137,550

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 102% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,500
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    California $96,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,180

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $115,630
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,450
    Firefighters $99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Los Angeles, CA is $45.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 22.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,340 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,540.