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Fire Inspectors in Alabama
Want to work in Alabama as a Fire Inspector? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Fire Inspectors in Alabama are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Fire Inspectors in Alabama is growing faster than average.
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Fire Inspectors in Alabama earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Fire Inspector Career?
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
- Criminal Justice & Corrections
- Maritime Law Enforcement
- Cultural/Archaelogical Resources Protection
- Fire Protection
- Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science
- Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention
How Many Fire Inspectors Work in Alabama?
There were approximately 140 workers employed as Fire Inspectors in this state in 2018.
There were 130 Fire Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The amount of Fire Inspectors working in the state is similar to the average state.
Job Projections for Alabama
Jobs for Fire Inspectors in this state are growing at a rate of 8.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.3%.
Alabama Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 130 jobs for Alabama Fire Inspectors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,400 annual jobs and 13,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Fire Inspectors Make in Alabama?
In 2018 wages for Fire Inspectors ranged from $42,360 to $96,280 with $64,800 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.37 to $46.29. The median hourly rate was $31.16.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $29.4 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.76.
The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Alabama Metros for Fire Inspectors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Fire Inspectors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 60 | $72,890 |
Top States for Fire Inspectors Employment
View the list below to see where most Fire Inspectors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 2,120 | $67,950 |
New Jersey | 1,190 | $50,610 |
New York | 1,060 | $63,600 |
Florida | 970 | $60,250 |
Illinois | 730 | $62,980 |
California | 700 | $100,880 |
North Carolina | 480 | $53,460 |
Ohio | 340 | $59,900 |
Tennessee | 310 | $63,600 |
Georgia | 260 | $50,340 |
Connecticut | 250 | $79,590 |
Michigan | 230 | $62,080 |
Missouri | 230 | $39,030 |
Arizona | 210 | $64,390 |
South Carolina | 200 | $53,520 |
Utah | 190 | $60,930 |
Indiana | 170 | $52,180 |
Virginia | 170 | $54,670 |
Maryland | 170 | $66,180 |
Wisconsin | 160 | $58,230 |
Below are the states where Fire Inspectors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $100,880 |
Oregon | $90,040 |
District of Columbia | $81,560 |
Connecticut | $79,590 |
Washington | $78,040 |
Colorado | $73,250 |
Minnesota | $70,060 |
Iowa | $69,290 |
Massachusetts | $69,250 |
Texas | $67,950 |
Related Careers in Alabama
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Occupation | Alabama Employment Total |
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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | 40 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.