Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $85,870 +10% vs national
Median hourly $41.28
10th percentile $85,870
90th percentile $121,200
Employed locally 80
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,870
    25th
    $85,870
    50th (median)
    $85,870
    75th
    $85,870
    90th
    $121,200

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 89% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,500
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    California $96,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,180

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$119,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$94,740
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$39,470
    Firefighters$74,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$38,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Santa Maria, CA is $41.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 10% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $85,870 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,870.