Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,300 -53.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $62,960
Employed locally 70
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $62,960

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$47,970
    Security Guards$36,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,520
    Firefighters$32,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$66,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$54,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Western North Carolina is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Western North Carolina is 53.5% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.