Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$75,920/yr
Typical range
$58,690 – $95,120
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Fire Inspectors and Investigators does
You inspect buildings for fire code compliance and investigate fire scenes to determine causes and prevent future incidents. Your work combines detective skills with fire safety expertise.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
- Customs and Border Protection Officers — $76,210/yr
- Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
- Firefighters — $59,280/yr
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