Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $35,790 -54.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.21
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $80,940
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $35,790
    75th
    $37,960
    90th
    $80,940

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 48% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 52% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $80,140
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,250
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $59,160

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,270
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,930
    Firefighters $71,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Pittsburgh, PA is $17.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 54.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.