Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $102,500 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.28
10th percentile $58,830
90th percentile $138,590
Employed locally 80
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,830
    25th
    $76,900
    50th (median)
    $102,500
    75th
    $120,160
    90th
    $138,590

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 109% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    California $96,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $95,510

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $112,630
    Firefighters $108,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $109,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Sacramento, CA is $49.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Sacramento, CA is 31.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,830 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,900.