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

$98,730a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $47.47 an hour or $8,228 a month.

Hourly
$47.47
Vs. national median
+30%
Rank among cities
9 of 83
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,990Median: $98,730Highest 10%: $116,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,990$26.44
25th$80,200$38.56
Median$98,730$47.47
75th$98,730$47.47
90th$116,800$56.14

Other cities in Maryland

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Washington, DC$87,630
Philadelphia, PA$59,080
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Related jobs in Baltimore

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$128,400
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$124,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$79,150
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,530
Firefighter$73,810
Transportation Security Screener$72,240
Correctional Officer and Jailer$64,250
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,770
Bailiff$59,470
Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MD

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $47.47 ($98,730 a year).

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

Yes: $98,730 against $75,920 nationally, 30% more.

How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?

The median in Maryland is $98,730, so Baltimore pays 0% more.

Where does Baltimore rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

9 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,800 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.