How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Washington?
$87,630a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $42.13 an hour or $7,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.13
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,770Median: $87,630Highest 10%: $113,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 25th | $68,740 | $33.05 | |
| Median | $87,630 | $42.13 | |
| 75th | $108,000 | $51.90 | |
| 90th | $113,400 | $54.52 |
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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $42.13 ($87,630 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $87,630 against $75,920 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Washington rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
20 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,400 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.