Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $54,350 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $43,480
90th percentile $93,370
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,480
    25th
    $50,740
    50th (median)
    $54,350
    75th
    $70,450
    90th
    $93,370

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 76% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fire Inspectors and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $123,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $80,690
    Toledo, OH $67,330
    Columbus, OH $64,790
    Ohio $64,790
    Cleveland, OH $56,030
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,520

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,540
    Firefighters $63,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Akron, OH is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.89 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Akron, OH is 30.4% below the national median of $78,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Akron?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,480 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,740.