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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Seattle?

$127,900a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $61.50 an hour or $10,660 a month.

Hourly
$61.50
Vs. national median
+68%
Rank among cities
3 of 83
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,180Median: $127,900Highest 10%: $151,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$79,180$38.07
25th$96,550$46.42
Median$127,900$61.50
75th$130,700$62.86
90th$151,100$72.66

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Portland, OR$119,800
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Related jobs in Seattle

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$158,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$134,800
Detective and Criminal Investigator$123,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$115,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$105,600
Firefighter$101,100
Bailiff$100,600
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$87,930
Correctional Officer and Jailer$81,550
Animal Control Worker$78,750
Salaries for every job in Seattle, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $61.50 ($127,900 a year).

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

Yes: $127,900 against $75,920 nationally, 68% more.

How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $122,900, so Seattle pays 4% more.

Where does Seattle rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

3 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $79,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,100 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.