Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $149,870 +92% vs national
Median hourly $72.05
10th percentile $117,580
90th percentile $171,720
Employed locally 1,780
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $117,580
    25th
    $118,750
    50th (median)
    $149,870
    75th
    $171,720
    90th
    $171,720

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 204% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 104% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fire Inspectors and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Oregon $115,240

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Jacksonville, FL $68,790
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $63,600

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$94,290
    Firefighters$75,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,100
    Transportation Security Screeners$65,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$118,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Miami, FL is $72.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Miami, FL is 92% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $117,580 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,750.