Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $80,290 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $55,340
90th percentile $84,760
Employed locally 80
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,340
    25th
    $67,410
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $83,400
    90th
    $84,760

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 84% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 16% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,430
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,380
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $71,790
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $71,160

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,630
    Firefighters $46,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,490
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $86,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Raleigh, NC is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Raleigh, NC is 2.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,340 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,410.