Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $80,240 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $64,770
90th percentile $100,290
Employed locally 80
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,770
    25th
    $76,100
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $92,710
    90th
    $100,290

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 93% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,240
    Syracuse, NY $74,740
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,550
    Rochester, NY $74,460

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$43,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106,110
    School Bus Monitors$34,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$118,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Albany, NY is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Albany, NY is 2.8% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $64,770 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,100.