How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Columbus?
$63,460a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,920Median: $63,460Highest 10%: $99,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| 25th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $75,750 | $36.42 | |
| 90th | $99,150 | $47.67 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| Cleveland, OH | $57,590 |
| Akron, OH | $54,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $30.51 ($63,460 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $63,460 against $75,920 nationally, 16% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,280, so Columbus pays 7% more.
Where does Columbus rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
64 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,150 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.