Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $77,710 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.36
10th percentile $57,060
90th percentile $84,850
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,060
    25th
    $58,080
    50th (median)
    $77,710
    75th
    $83,530
    90th
    $84,850

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 82% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 18% 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
    Connecticut $76,620
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $73,930
    Utah $72,550
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $64,500
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $63,400

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$44,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81,130
    Firefighters$59,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Salt Lake City, UT is $37.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.4% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,060 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,080.