Fire Inspectors and Investigator Career

Job Description: Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.


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Fire Inspectors and Investigator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$61,660

Median Hourly Wage

$29.64*

Total Employed Nationally

11,910


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.