Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Arizona

Fire inspectors and investigators in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $74,580 a year) and the least in Tucson ($70,080), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fire inspectors and investigators average at $72,710 and the median at $74,780 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $78,670.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$74,580
Tucson$70,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$74,580	$75,580	$62,140	$59,826	103
Tucson	$70,080	$76,350	$53,250	$56,773	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in other states

Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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