Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $121,120 +55.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.23
10th percentile $88,050
90th percentile $130,460
Employed locally 100
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,050
    25th
    $110,780
    50th (median)
    $121,120
    75th
    $124,110
    90th
    $130,460

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 128% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 28% above 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
    Washington $116,950
    Oregon $115,240

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    Oregon $115,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,310
    Colorado $97,080
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $96,760
    California $96,180

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,960
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $97,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $48,550
    Firefighters $85,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $87,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Portland, OR-WA is $58.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 55.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $88,050 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,780.