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Fire Inspectors in South Carolina
Considering a career as a Fire Inspector in South Carolina?
- Fire Inspectors in South Carolina earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Fire Inspectors Work in South Carolina?
There were approximately 200 workers employed as Fire Inspectors in this state in 2018.
There were 290 Fire Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 90 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 140 Fire Inspectors working in it, which means South Carolina has more Fire Inspectors than average.
What do Fire Inspectors Make in South Carolina?
In 2018 wages for Fire Inspectors ranged from $33,010 to $76,320 with $53,520 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.87 to $36.69. The median hourly rate was $25.73.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $21.93 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $3.80.
The median salary in South Carolina is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top South Carolina 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 |
---|---|---|
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 160 | $58,430 |
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC | 60 | $38,920 |
Columbia, SC | 40 | $60,750 |
Top States for Fire Inspectors Employment
The table below shows the states 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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What Major Will Prepare You For a Fire Inspector Career?
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
- Criminal Justice & Corrections
- Fire Protection
- Fire Science
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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