Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Central East New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central East New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,560 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $96,480
Employed locally 30
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $43,360
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $82,640
    90th
    $96,480

    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

    Related occupations in Central East New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,810
    Security Guards $44,470
    School Bus Monitors $33,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $85,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $103,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Central East New York?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Central East New York is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.39 or more per hour.

    Is Central East New York above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Central East New York is 19.9% 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 Central East New York?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Central East New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,360.