Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $60,310 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $40,230
90th percentile $78,060
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,230
    25th
    $45,210
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $70,790
    90th
    $78,060

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 94% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 6% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $55,840
    Security Guards $36,260
    Firefighters $35,430
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $54,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Winston, NC is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Winston, NC is 22.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $40,230 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,210.