Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $73,930 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $87,460
Employed locally 30
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $67,430
    50th (median)
    $73,930
    75th
    $80,240
    90th
    $87,460

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,930
    Security Guards$38,200
    School Bus Monitors$33,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$88,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Southwest New York is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Southwest New York is 5.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,430.