Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $76,460 -2% vs national
Median hourly $36.76
10th percentile $69,180
90th percentile $78,770
Employed locally 40
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,180
    25th
    $71,820
    50th (median)
    $76,460
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $78,770

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $123,080
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,940
    Maryland $90,610
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $88,130
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $85,870
    Massachusetts $84,650

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,190
    Security Guards $40,210
    Firefighters $66,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $69,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,630
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Springfield, MA is $36.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Springfield, MA is 2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $69,180 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,820.