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

$83,410a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $40.10 an hour or $6,951 a month.

Hourly
$40.10
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
25 of 83
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,030Median: $83,410Highest 10%: $125,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,030$27.90
25th$80,340$38.63
Median$83,410$40.10
75th$125,500$60.32
90th$125,500$60.32

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Providence, RI$77,730
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Related jobs in Boston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$110,200
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$108,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$105,900
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$96,740
Correctional Officer and Jailer$89,060
Bailiff$79,570
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$78,180
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,300
Transportation Security Screener$76,130
Firefighter$73,990
Salaries for every job in Boston, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $40.10 ($83,410 a year).

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

Yes: $83,410 against $75,920 nationally, 10% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $81,140, so Boston pays 3% more.

Where does Boston rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

25 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,500 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.