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Fire Inspectors

Earnings

Salaries for fire inspectors depend on the employer (public or private sector), the size of the department or company, and the worker’s job title and level of experience. Fire inspectors and investigators earned median annual salaries of $74,160 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Ten percent earned less than $46,360, and the highest paid 10 percent of all inspectors and investigators earned more than $137,220. Fifty percent of fire inspectors earned between $57,110 and $101,530. Fire inspectors in local government jobs earned approximately $85,540 a year, while those who were employed by state agencies earned $66,060.

Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists earned salaries that ranged from $35,000 to $92,170 or more in May 2023, according to the DOL.

Salaried fire inspectors usually receive benefits such as vacation days, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a savings and pension program.