Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $37,320 -52.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $98,140
Employed locally 110
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $32,180
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $62,490
    90th
    $98,140

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 53% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 47% 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
    Oklahoma $37,320

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,330
    Firefighters $59,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Oklahoma City, OK is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 52.2% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,180.