Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,500 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $33,890
90th percentile $88,800
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,890
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $87,440
    90th
    $88,800

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,980
    Security Guards $39,820
    Firefighters $46,480
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Southwest Maine is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Southwest Maine is 17.4% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $33,890 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.