How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in California?
$99,230a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in California. That is $47.71 an hour or $8,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.71
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,080Median: $99,230Highest 10%: $150,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $79,370 | $38.16 | |
| Median | $99,230 | $47.71 | |
| 75th | $122,700 | $59.00 | |
| 90th | $150,600 | $72.40 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $159,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $107,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $99,660 |
| Riverside, CA | $99,580 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,150 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,250 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| 1. Washington | $122,900 |
| 2. Oregon | $115,100 |
| 3. California | $99,230 |
| 4. Maryland | $98,730 |
| 5. Nevada | $93,450 |
| 6. Colorado | $85,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.71 ($99,230 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $99,230 against $75,920 nationally, 31% more.
Where does California rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
California ranks 3 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays fire inspector and investigators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $159,200 a year.
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.