Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $63,600 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.58
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $104,350
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $52,550
    50th (median)
    $63,600
    75th
    $84,260
    90th
    $104,350

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 81% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 19% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    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

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,720
    Firefighters $63,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in North Port, FL is $30.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in North Port, FL is 18.5% 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 North Port?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,550.