Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $99,310 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.75
10th percentile $49,020
90th percentile $103,190
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,020
    25th
    $65,150
    50th (median)
    $99,310
    75th
    $99,310
    90th
    $103,190

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 93% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,500
    California $96,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $95,510

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,370
    Firefighters $74,090
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $151,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Oxnard, CA is $47.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Oxnard, CA is 27.2% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,020 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,150.