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Fire Inspectors in Minnesota
Want to work in Minnesota as a Fire Inspector? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Fire Inspectors in Minnesota are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Fire Inspectors in Minnesota is growing faster than average.
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Fire Inspectors in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
In 2018, there were 120 Fire Inspectors working in the state.
There were 110 Fire Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 140 Fire Inspectors working in it, which means Minnesota has fewer Fire Inspectors than average.
Job Projections for Minnesota
Jobs for Fire Inspectors in this state are growing at a rate of 7.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.3%.
Minnesota Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 20 annual Fire Inspectors job openings in Minnesota, and 140 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,400 annual jobs and 13,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Fire Inspectors Make in Minnesota?
In 2018 wages for Fire Inspectors ranged from $40,040 to $94,920 with $70,060 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $19.25 to $45.63. The median hourly rate was $33.68.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $32.08 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.60.
The median salary in Minnesota is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Minnesota 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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Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 120 | $69,490 |
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 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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