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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in San Antonio?

$68,650a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $33.00 an hour or $5,721 a month.

Hourly
$33.00
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
56 of 83
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,140Median: $68,650Highest 10%: $85,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,140$29.39
25th$61,140$29.39
Median$68,650$33.00
75th$74,350$35.75
90th$85,180$40.95

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Dallas, TX$94,690
Houston, TX$82,390
Austin, TX$80,510
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Related jobs in San Antonio

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$105,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator$83,830
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$79,450
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,860
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$73,300
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$70,250
Transportation Security Screener$64,060
Firefighter$63,360
Private Detective and Investigator$56,760
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,310
Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in San Antonio?

The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $33.00 ($68,650 a year).

Do fire inspector and investigators make more in San Antonio than the national average?

No: $68,650 against $75,920 nationally, 10% less.

How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $82,390, so San Antonio pays 17% less.

Where does San Antonio rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

56 of 83 metro areas with data.

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in San Antonio?

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,180 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.