Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $41,790 -46.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $79,420
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $41,790
    75th
    $72,200
    90th
    $79,420

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 55% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 45% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,250
    Wisconsin $69,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $66,780
    Winston-Salem, NC $60,310

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,670
    Firefighters $49,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Milwaukee, WI is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 46.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.