How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Texas?
$82,390a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in Texas. That is $39.61 an hour or $6,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.61
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,620Median: $82,390Highest 10%: $102,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,620 | $26.74 | |
| 25th | $69,370 | $33.35 | |
| Median | $82,390 | $39.61 | |
| 75th | $94,710 | $45.53 | |
| 90th | $102,200 | $49.11 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $94,690 |
| Houston, TX | $82,390 |
| Austin, TX | $80,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| 5. Nevada | $93,450 |
| 6. Colorado | $85,750 |
| 7. Minnesota | $84,410 |
| 8. Texas | $82,390 |
| 9. Iowa | $81,860 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $81,140 |
| 11. Connecticut | $80,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $39.61 ($82,390 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $82,390 against $75,920 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Texas rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
Texas ranks 8 of 43 states.
Which city in Texas pays fire inspector and investigators the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $94,690 a year.
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.