How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $45.26 an hour or $7,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.26
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 83
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 25th | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| Median | $94,140 | $45.26 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.45 | |
| 90th | $129,000 | $62.01 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| San Francisco, CA | $129,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $107,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $99,580 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,150 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,250 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,830 |
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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $45.26 ($94,140 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $94,140 against $75,920 nationally, 24% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,230, so Los Angeles pays 5% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
15 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,000 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.