Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $48,340 -38.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $72,160
Employed locally 30
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $38,090
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $65,070
    90th
    $72,160

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 66% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,430
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $74,380
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $71,790

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$53,600
    Security Guards$38,480
    Firefighters$37,400
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$64,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Wilmington, NC is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Wilmington, NC is 38.1% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,090.