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Fire Inspectors in Tennessee
Is Tennessee a good place for you to work as a Fire Inspector?
- Fire Inspectors in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
There were approximately 310 workers employed as Fire Inspectors in this state in 2018.
The typical state has 140 Fire Inspectors working in it, which means Tennessee has more Fire Inspectors than average.
What do Fire Inspectors Make in Tennessee?
In 2018 wages for Fire Inspectors ranged from $37,930 to $85,020 with $63,600 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.23 to $40.87. The median hourly rate was $30.58.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $26.78 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $3.80.
The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Tennessee 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 |
---|---|---|
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | 70 | $54,450 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 60 | $68,030 |
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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