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Fire Inspectors in Florida
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Fire Inspectors in Florida are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Fire Inspectors in Florida is growing faster than average.
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Fire Inspectors in Florida earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Fire Inspectors Work in Florida?
In 2018, there were 970 Fire Inspectors working in the state.
There were 800 Fire Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 170 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 140 Fire Inspectors working in it, which means Florida has more Fire Inspectors than average.
Job Projections for Florida
Jobs for Fire Inspectors in this state are growing at a rate of 12.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.3%.
Florida Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 100 annual job openings, and a total of 960 jobs for Florida 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 Florida?
In 2018 wages for Fire Inspectors ranged from $39,330 to $94,330 with $60,250 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.91 to $45.35. The median hourly rate was $28.97.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $30.65 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.68.
The median salary in Florida is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 320 | $75,590 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 100 | $66,060 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 80 | $55,730 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 40 | $69,210 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 30 | $67,770 |
| Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL | 30 | $62,270 |
Top States for Fire Inspectors Employment
View the list below to see where most Fire Inspectors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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