Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $80,140 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.53
10th percentile $56,720
90th percentile $123,270
Employed locally 130
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,720
    25th
    $65,710
    50th (median)
    $80,140
    75th
    $102,960
    90th
    $123,270

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 112% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 12% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $86,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,230
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $69,170
    Jacksonville, FL $68,790
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $63,600

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,000
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,970
    Firefighters $60,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $65,290
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $91,400
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Tampa, FL is $38.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Tampa, FL is 2.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,720 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,710.