Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $82,890 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.85
10th percentile $64,550
90th percentile $113,620
Employed locally 170
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,550
    25th
    $76,190
    50th (median)
    $82,890
    75th
    $103,450
    90th
    $113,620

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 96% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 4% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    California $96,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,180

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,070
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $106,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $93,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,530
    Firefighters $75,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $126,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Riverside, CA is $39.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Riverside, CA is 6.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $64,550 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,190.