Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $66,780 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.11
10th percentile $50,710
90th percentile $88,190
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,710
    25th
    $57,970
    50th (median)
    $66,780
    75th
    $79,550
    90th
    $88,190

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 79% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 21% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,800
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,160

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    Firefighters $63,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,250
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Norwich, CT is $32.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Norwich, CT is 14.5% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,710 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,970.