The salary statistics of fire inspectors in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare fire inspectors salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,520 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for fire inspectors in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) fire inspectors is $99,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,520. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid fire inspectors is $33,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of fire inspectors in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $73,520 | 1.71% | 14.25% |
| 2017 | $72,260 | 1.79% | - |
| 2016 | $70,970 | 3.65% | - |
| 2015 | $68,380 | 3.58% | - |
| 2014 | $65,930 | -0.55% | - |
| 2013 | $66,290 | 4.90% | - |
| 2012 | $63,040 | - | - |
The average salaries of fire inspectors in four industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for fire inspectors occupations is the petroleum and coal products manufacturing industry with an annual salary $87,180. The lowest paying industry is the ship and boat building industry (annual salary $55,970). For detailed fire inspectors salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | |
| Ship and Boat Building | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].