City of Oceanside Fire Department: Fire Inspector

FIRE INSPECTOR SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$62,500/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Warm

This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles.

EDUCATION

B.A. of Science

INDUSTRY

Public Safety

Public Safety protects people and communities via emergency response, safety inspections & prevention work.

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What kind of traits match this career?

Realistic

Conventional

Investigative

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments.

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions.

You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures.

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