Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $77,250 -1% vs national
Median hourly $37.14
10th percentile $51,160
90th percentile $88,570
Employed locally 30
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,160
    25th
    $59,570
    50th (median)
    $77,250
    75th
    $88,570
    90th
    $88,570

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 114% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $70,810

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $48,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Tucson, AZ is $37.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Tucson, AZ is 1% below 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,160 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,570.