Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,370 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.31
10th percentile $44,030
90th percentile $91,410
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,030
    25th
    $61,110
    50th (median)
    $71,370
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $91,410

    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 North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,050
    Security Guards $33,530
    Firefighters $47,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $65,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in North Region of Texas is $34.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.95 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in North Region of Texas is 8.6% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $44,030 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,110.