Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $85,400 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.06
10th percentile $68,140
90th percentile $120,540
Employed locally 30
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,140
    25th
    $85,400
    50th (median)
    $85,400
    75th
    $99,010
    90th
    $120,540

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 107% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 7% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,690
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $109,770
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,350
    Firefighters $84,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $104,750
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Modesto, CA is $41.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Modesto, CA is 9.4% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $68,140 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,400.