Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $68,140 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.76
10th percentile $57,950
90th percentile $80,610
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,950
    25th
    $60,570
    50th (median)
    $68,140
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $80,610

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 91% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 9% 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
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $73,930
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $71,370
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $64,500
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $63,400
    Albuquerque, NM $62,800

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,530
    Firefighters $48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Santa Fe, NM is $32.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 12.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,950 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,570.