Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $67,330 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.37
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $108,080
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $67,330
    75th
    $95,420
    90th
    $108,080

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 106% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 6% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $80,690
    Columbus, OH $64,790
    Ohio $64,790
    Cleveland, OH $56,030
    Akron, OH $54,350
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,520

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,520
    Firefighters $61,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $98,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Toledo, OH is $32.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Toledo, OH is 13.7% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.