Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $64,790 -17% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $43,670
90th percentile $137,170
Employed locally 150
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,670
    25th
    $45,420
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $137,170

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 81% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 19% 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
    Ohio $64,790
    Cleveland, OH $56,030
    Akron, OH $54,350
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,520

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$99,960
    Firefighters$71,030
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$58,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Columbus, OH is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Columbus, OH is 17% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,670 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,420.