How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Albuquerque?
$62,800a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $30.19 an hour or $5,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.19
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,120Median: $62,800Highest 10%: $72,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 25th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 75th | $69,060 | $33.20 | |
| 90th | $72,070 | $34.65 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| Santa Fe, NM | $68,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $30.19 ($62,800 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $62,800 against $75,920 nationally, 17% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $64,680, so Albuquerque pays 3% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
65 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,070 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.