Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $130,940 +67.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.95
10th percentile $100,790
90th percentile $166,230
Employed locally 250
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,790
    25th
    $119,320
    50th (median)
    $130,940
    75th
    $166,230
    90th
    $166,230

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 98% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 2% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $123,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950
    Oregon $115,240

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,500
    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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $133,190
    Firefighters $121,270
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $173,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in San Francisco, CA is $62.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in San Francisco, CA is 67.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $100,790 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,320.