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

$79,700a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $38.32 an hour or $6,642 a month.

Hourly
$38.32
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
31 of 83
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,630Median: $79,700Highest 10%: $121,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$56,630$27.23
25th$65,620$31.55
Median$79,700$38.32
75th$101,800$48.92
90th$121,800$58.57

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Miami, FL$88,260
Cape Coral, FL$78,100
Orlando, FL$73,140
Deltona, FL$56,270
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Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$114,400
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$100,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,670
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,420
Bailiff$82,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,710
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$73,920
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,340
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Firefighter$59,660
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $38.32 ($79,700 a year).

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

Yes: $79,700 against $75,920 nationally, 5% more.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $75,660, so Tampa pays 5% more.

Where does Tampa rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

31 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $56,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,800 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.