Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $123,080 +57.7% vs national
Median hourly $59.17
10th percentile $78,090
90th percentile $150,120
Employed locally 190
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,090
    25th
    $97,520
    50th (median)
    $123,080
    75th
    $135,940
    90th
    $150,120

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 109% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 9% above 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950
    Oregon $115,240

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $92,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,240
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $80,140

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,400
    Firefighters $102,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $114,200
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $80,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $128,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Seattle, WA is $59.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Seattle, WA is 57.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $78,090 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,520.