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Fire Inspectors in Pennsylvania
Is Pennsylvania a good place for you to work as a Fire Inspector?
- Fire Inspectors in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
In 2018, there were 140 Fire Inspectors working in the state.
There were 180 Fire Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The amount of Fire Inspectors working in the state is similar to the average state.
What do Fire Inspectors Make in Pennsylvania?
In 2018 wages for Fire Inspectors ranged from $36,320 to $87,030 with $49,920 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.46 to $41.84. The median hourly rate was $24.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.68 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.32.
The median salary in Pennsylvania is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Pennsylvania 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 |
---|---|---|
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 1,660 | $57,390 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 300 | $53,260 |
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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