Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $58,840 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $43,070
90th percentile $87,360
Employed locally 70
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,070
    25th
    $44,060
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $71,020
    90th
    $87,360

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 76% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 24% 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
    Washington $116,950
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $92,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $82,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,740
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,460
    Minnesota $81,200

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,700
    Firefighters $66,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,710
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Indianapolis, IN is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 24.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,070 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,060.