Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,160 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.25
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $109,360
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $52,430
    50th (median)
    $69,160
    75th
    $80,950
    90th
    $109,360

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,610
    Security Guards $42,680
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,980
    Firefighters $71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $117,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Connecticut is $33.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Connecticut is 11.4% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,430.