How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Austin?
$80,510a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $38.71 an hour or $6,709 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.71
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,620Median: $80,510Highest 10%: $118,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,620 | $26.74 | |
| 25th | $66,120 | $31.79 | |
| Median | $80,510 | $38.71 | |
| 75th | $98,800 | $47.50 | |
| 90th | $118,600 | $57.01 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| Dallas, TX | $94,690 |
| Houston, TX | $82,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $38.71 ($80,510 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $80,510 against $75,920 nationally, 6% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $82,390, so Austin pays 2% less.
Where does Austin rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
29 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.