How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Houston?
$82,390a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $39.61 an hour or $6,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.61
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,940Median: $82,390Highest 10%: $96,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 25th | $75,100 | $36.11 | |
| Median | $82,390 | $39.61 | |
| 75th | $85,720 | $41.21 | |
| 90th | $96,440 | $46.37 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| Dallas, TX | $94,690 |
| Austin, TX | $80,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $39.61 ($82,390 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $82,390 against $75,920 nationally, 9% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $82,390, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
27 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,440 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.