Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $72,800 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $106,370
Employed locally 150
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $57,870
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $89,340
    90th
    $106,370

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 78% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 22% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $96,760
    New Haven, CT $93,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    Connecticut $76,620
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $66,780

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,780
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    Firefighters $75,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,970
    School Bus Monitors $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Hartford, CT is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Hartford, CT is 6.7% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,870.