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Job outlook for fire inspectors in the United States
Are fire inspector jobs in demand?
Yes, fire inspector jobs are in demand. Fire inspector demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Fire inspector job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of fire inspector jobs and the average fire inspector salary over time.
Fire inspector jobs over time
Fire inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,100 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,975 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,911 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,661 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,536 | 0.00% |
Average fire inspector salary over time
Fire inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,535 | $23.33 | +4.8% |
| 2025 | $46,319 | $22.27 | --1.4% |
| 2024 | $46,958 | $22.58 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $44,516 | $21.40 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $43,900 | $21.11 | +3.0% |
Fire inspector jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of fire inspector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where fire inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for fire inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 178 | 10% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 107 | 10% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 55 | 9% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 193 | 6% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 126 | 6% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 38 | 6% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 300 | 5% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 72 | 5% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
| 10 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 33 | 5% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 414 | 4% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 351 | 4% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 257 | 4% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 252 | 4% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 251 | 4% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 152 | 4% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 108 | 4% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 60 | 4% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 33 | 4% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 30 | 4% |
Most common cities for fire inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Myers | 2 | 3% | $45,243 |
| 2 | Idaho Falls | 2 | 3% | $42,152 |
| 3 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $48,245 |
| 4 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $41,293 |
| 5 | Fairbanks | 1 | 3% | $73,163 |
| 6 | Meridian | 2 | 2% | $43,038 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $42,636 |
| 8 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $40,962 |
| 9 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $57,089 |
| 10 | Memphis | 2 | 0% | $53,065 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $52,700 |
| 12 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $72,263 |
| 13 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $39,423 |
| 14 | Chesapeake | 1 | 0% | $57,927 |