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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Akron?

$54,350a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $26.13 an hour or $4,529 a month.

Hourly
$26.13
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
76 of 83
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,480Median: $54,350Highest 10%: $93,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,480$20.90
25th$50,740$24.39
Median$54,350$26.13
75th$70,450$33.87
90th$93,370$44.89

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Columbus, OH$63,460
Cleveland, OH$57,590
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Related jobs in Akron

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,840
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,960
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,230
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,650
Transportation Security Screener$70,180
Firefighter$61,140
Bailiff$55,660
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$51,380
Protective Service Worker$46,030
Correctional Officer and Jailer$45,310
Salaries for every job in Akron, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Akron?

The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $26.13 ($54,350 a year).

Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Akron than the national average?

No: $54,350 against $75,920 nationally, 28% less.

How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $59,280, so Akron pays 8% less.

Where does Akron rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

76 of 83 metro areas with data.

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Akron?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,370 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.