Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $54,840 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.37
10th percentile $53,770
90th percentile $81,980
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,770
    25th
    $54,840
    50th (median)
    $54,840
    75th
    $68,750
    90th
    $81,980

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 74% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 26% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $92,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,370
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,460

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,490
    Firefighters $62,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $82,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in San Antonio, TX is $26.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in San Antonio, TX is 29.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $53,770 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,840.