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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Atlantic City?

$55,930a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $26.89 an hour or $4,661 a month.

Hourly
$26.89
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
75 of 83
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $55,930Highest 10%: $98,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,480$18.50
25th$44,950$21.61
Median$55,930$26.89
75th$93,240$44.83
90th$98,530$47.37

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Trenton, NJ$72,290
New York, NY$65,710
Philadelphia, PA$59,080
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Related jobs in Atlantic City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$130,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$117,000
Detective and Criminal Investigator$99,860
Firefighter$80,560
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,760
Correctional Officer and Jailer$63,820
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$56,160
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$54,310
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$47,710
Protective Service Worker$43,210
Salaries for every job in Atlantic City, NJ

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $26.89 ($55,930 a year).

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

No: $55,930 against $75,920 nationally, 26% less.

How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $60,100, so Atlantic City pays 7% less.

Where does Atlantic City rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

75 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,530 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.