How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $57.59 an hour or $9,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.59
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 83
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,230 | $32.80 | |
| 25th | $68,230 | $32.80 | |
| Median | $119,800 | $57.59 | |
| 75th | $147,000 | $70.66 | |
| 90th | $150,500 | $72.36 |
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Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $57.59 ($119,800 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $119,800 against $75,920 nationally, 58% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $115,100, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
4 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,500 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.