Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $94,940 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.64
10th percentile $60,830
90th percentile $122,110
Employed locally 30
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,830
    25th
    $94,940
    50th (median)
    $94,940
    75th
    $110,620
    90th
    $122,110

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 92% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 8% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,650
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $121,370
    Firefighters $88,440
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $44,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $156,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Santa Rosa, CA is $45.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 21.6% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,830 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,940.