Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $93,040 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.73
10th percentile $60,360
90th percentile $106,080
Employed locally 60
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,360
    25th
    $71,320
    50th (median)
    $93,040
    75th
    $102,250
    90th
    $106,080

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 108% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 8% above 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    Connecticut $76,620
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,800
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $66,780

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81,910
    Firefighters$78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in New Haven, CT is $44.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in New Haven, CT is 19.2% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,360 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,320.