Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $97,740 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.99
10th percentile $71,090
90th percentile $104,690
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,090
    25th
    $78,400
    50th (median)
    $97,740
    75th
    $101,800
    90th
    $104,690

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 115% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 15% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $109,310
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $94,560
    Jacksonville, FL $68,790
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $54,040

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,060
    Firefighters$67,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$135,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Reno, NV is $46.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Reno, NV is 25.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $71,090 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,400.