How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Santa Maria?
$86,830a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $41.75 an hour or $7,236 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.75
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,830Median: $86,830Highest 10%: $122,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,830 | $41.75 | |
| 25th | $86,830 | $41.75 | |
| Median | $86,830 | $41.75 | |
| 75th | $98,800 | $47.50 | |
| 90th | $122,600 | $58.92 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $41.75 ($86,830 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $86,830 against $75,920 nationally, 14% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,230, so Santa Maria pays 12% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
21 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,600 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.