Fire Inspectors vs Fire Supervisors
Median pay is about $18k higher for Fire Supervisors. The usual entry education is high school plus experience for Fire Inspectors and postsecondary cert for Fire Supervisors.
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| Measure | Fire Inspectors | Fire Supervisors |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $75,920 | $93,530, higher |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $58,690 | $72,140, higher |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $95,120 | $119,500, higher |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | +4.2% Growing fast, higher | +3.7% Growing |
| Openings a year | 1,600 | 6,600 |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | High school plus experience | Postsecondary cert |
| Difficulty modeled | 2.6 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | Moderate | Low |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 19th pct | 19th pct |
Skills
Both lean on the same top skills: active listening, writing, speaking, critical thinking, reading comprehension, monitoring.
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035). Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.