Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $56,030 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.94
10th percentile $42,800
90th percentile $134,440
Employed locally 80
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,800
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $56,030
    75th
    $73,590
    90th
    $134,440

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 82% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 18% 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
    Akron, OH $54,350
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,520

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,730
    Firefighters $62,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,900
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Cleveland, OH is $26.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Cleveland, OH is 28.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,800 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.