Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $86,250 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.47
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $127,800
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $68,640
    50th (median)
    $86,250
    75th
    $106,080
    90th
    $127,800

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 110% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 10% 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
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $90,610
    Modesto, CA $85,400
    Kansas City, MO-KS $78,150
    Vermont $71,220
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $56,990

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,910
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,020
    Firefighters $59,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $41.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.93 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 10.5% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,640.