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

$99,860a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $48.01 an hour or $8,322 a month.

Hourly
$48.01
Vs. national median
+32%
Rank among cities
6 of 83
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,880Median: $99,860Highest 10%: $116,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$69,880$33.60
25th$93,170$44.79
Median$99,860$48.01
75th$112,700$54.16
90th$116,400$55.97

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

New Haven, CT$93,430
Norwich, CT$78,760
Hartford, CT$76,550
Waterbury, CT$72,990
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Related jobs in Bridgeport

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$112,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$101,700
Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,620
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$84,000
Firefighter$81,680
Private Detective and Investigator$64,080
Correctional Officer and Jailer$62,910
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$55,980
Security Guard$44,390
Protective Service Worker$39,480
Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $48.01 ($99,860 a year).

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

Yes: $99,860 against $75,920 nationally, 32% more.

How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $80,490, so Bridgeport pays 24% more.

Where does Bridgeport rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

6 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $69,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,400 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.