Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $81,200 +4% vs national
Median hourly $39.04
10th percentile $51,650
90th percentile $115,370
Employed locally 130
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,650
    25th
    $61,280
    50th (median)
    $81,200
    75th
    $100,550
    90th
    $115,370

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 83% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 17% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $95,920
    Firefighters $43,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,040
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $75,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $39.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,650 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,280.