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Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in Texas
- Dallas$87,010
- Austin$86,090
- Houston$80,860
- San Antonio$70,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $87,010 | $94,690 | $72,900 | $70,042 | 103 |
| Austin | $86,090 | $80,510 | $66,120 | $69,394 | 98 |
| Houston | $80,860 | $82,390 | $75,100 | $65,715 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $70,820 | $68,650 | $61,140 | $58,652 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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