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

$86,630a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $41.65 an hour or $7,219 a month.

Hourly
$41.65
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
22 of 83
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,990Median: $86,630Highest 10%: $107,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,990$30.28
25th$75,520$36.31
Median$86,630$41.65
75th$97,550$46.90
90th$107,600$51.75

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,140
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,820
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$86,990
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,490
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$85,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$78,450
Transportation Security Screener$69,640
Correctional Officer and Jailer$67,920
Firefighter$62,730
Protective Service Worker$56,930
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $41.65 ($86,630 a year).

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

Yes: $86,630 against $75,920 nationally, 14% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $77,460, so Detroit pays 12% more.

Where does Detroit rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

22 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,600 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.