How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Denver?
$88,540a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $42.57 an hour or $7,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.57
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 83
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,860Median: $88,540Highest 10%: $109,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,860 | $37.91 | |
| 25th | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| Median | $88,540 | $42.57 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.65 | |
| 90th | $109,200 | $52.48 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $42.57 ($88,540 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $88,540 against $75,920 nationally, 17% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $85,750, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
18 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,200 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.