How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Dallas?
$94,690a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $45.52 an hour or $7,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.52
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,530Median: $94,690Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,530 | $31.50 | |
| 25th | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| Median | $94,690 | $45.52 | |
| 75th | $98,740 | $47.47 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.44 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| Houston, TX | $82,390 |
| Austin, TX | $80,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $45.52 ($94,690 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $94,690 against $75,920 nationally, 25% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $82,390, so Dallas pays 15% more.
Where does Dallas rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
14 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 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.