Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $74,460 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.80
10th percentile $48,380
90th percentile $92,390
Employed locally 60
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,380
    25th
    $54,470
    50th (median)
    $74,460
    75th
    $87,990
    90th
    $92,390

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 100% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 0% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,240
    Syracuse, NY $74,740
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,550

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,410
    School Bus Monitors $34,650
    Firefighters $88,380
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Rochester, NY is $35.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Rochester, NY is 4.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,380 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,470.