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Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in California
- San Jose$153,240
- San Francisco$124,850
- Sacramento$104,980
- Santa Rosa$97,510
- Riverside$96,440
- Santa Maria$94,650
- San Diego$94,490
- Los Angeles$93,350
- Fresno$89,780
- Oxnard$87,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $153,240 | $159,220 | $107,790 | $105,846 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $124,850 | $129,410 | $102,060 | $89,082 | 116 |
| Sacramento | $104,980 | $107,690 | $82,940 | $77,012 | 107 |
| Santa Rosa | $97,510 | $99,660 | $81,670 | $72,452 | 108 |
| Riverside | $96,440 | $99,580 | $78,830 | $71,799 | 106 |
| Santa Maria | $94,650 | $86,830 | $86,830 | $70,706 | 109 |
| San Diego | $94,490 | $97,250 | $83,290 | $70,608 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $93,350 | $94,140 | $76,840 | $69,912 | 114 |
| Fresno | $89,780 | $98,090 | $65,120 | $67,733 | 102 |
| Oxnard | $87,910 | $98,150 | $77,290 | $66,591 | 111 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. 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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