How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Riverside?
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $47.88 an hour or $8,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.88
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,270 | $31.38 | |
| 25th | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| Median | $99,580 | $47.88 | |
| 75th | $117,500 | $56.48 | |
| 90th | $122,700 | $59.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| San Francisco, CA | $129,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $107,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,150 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,250 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,140 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,830 |
Related jobs in Riverside
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $47.88 ($99,580 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $99,580 against $75,920 nationally, 31% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,230, so Riverside pays 0% more.
Where does Riverside rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
8 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,700 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.