There are currently an estimated 14,700 fire inspectors in the United States. The fire inspector job market is expected to grow by 3.8% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are fire inspectors?
CareerExplorer rates fire inspectors with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 500 fire inspectors.
What’s the supply of fire inspectors?
Fire Inspector job market by state
| State Name | Employed Fire Inspectors |
|---|---|
| California | 1,350 |
| New Jersey | 1,290 |
| New York | 1,200 |
| Florida | 1,060 |
| Texas | 1,030 |
| North Carolina | 870 |
| Ohio | 520 |
| Illinois | 440 |
| Connecticut | 420 |
| Tennessee | 390 |
| Washington | 380 |
| Georgia | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | 280 |
| Maryland | 270 |
| Michigan | 250 |
| Arizona | 240 |
| Minnesota | 230 |
| Massachusetts | 200 |
| Indiana | 200 |
| Nevada | 190 |
| New Mexico | 160 |
| Oklahoma | 160 |
| Wisconsin | 160 |
| Mississippi | 140 |
| Missouri | 110 |
| South Carolina | 110 |
| Kentucky | 100 |
| Virginia | 100 |
| Kansas | 90 |
| Louisiana | 80 |
| West Virginia | 70 |
| Nebraska | 60 |
| Utah | 60 |
| New Hampshire | 50 |
| Rhode Island | 50 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| Alabama | 40 |
| Arkansas | 40 |
| Idaho | 30 |
| Iowa | 30 |