Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $44,440 -43.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $44,440
90th percentile $83,910
Employed locally 30
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,440
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $44,440
    75th
    $83,910
    90th
    $83,910

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 64% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 36% below 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    Kansas City, MO-KS $78,150
    Jacksonville, FL $68,790
    Jackson, MS $56,370

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Firefighters $39,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,270
    School Bus Monitors $28,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Wichita, KS is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Wichita, KS is 43.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $44,440 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.