How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Albany?
$82,640a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $39.73 an hour or $6,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.73
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,910Median: $82,640Highest 10%: $97,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,910 | $33.13 | |
| 25th | $78,150 | $37.57 | |
| Median | $82,640 | $39.73 | |
| 75th | $91,620 | $44.05 | |
| 90th | $97,970 | $47.10 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| New York, NY | $65,710 |
| Rochester, NY | $64,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $39.73 ($82,640 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $82,640 against $75,920 nationally, 9% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $73,920, so Albany pays 12% more.
Where does Albany rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
26 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,970 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.