Salaripedia
English

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

$61,660a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $29.64 an hour or $5,138 a month.

Hourly
$29.64
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
68 of 83
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,320Median: $61,660Highest 10%: $68,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,320$23.71
25th$49,400$23.75
Median$61,660$29.64
75th$63,220$30.39
90th$68,160$32.77

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Memphis, TN$82,280
Fire Inspector and Investigator salary in Mississippi Fire Inspector and Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Gulfport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Transportation Security Screener$65,170
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$62,150
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$57,060
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,050
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,850
Firefighter$41,760
Correctional Officer and Jailer$35,480
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$35,360
Security Guard$30,980
Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $29.64 ($61,660 a year).

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

No: $61,660 against $75,920 nationally, 19% less.

How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $55,260, so Gulfport pays 12% more.

Where does Gulfport rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

68 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,160 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.