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

$73,440a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $35.31 an hour or $6,120 a month.

Hourly
$35.31
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
50 of 83
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,040Median: $73,440Highest 10%: $89,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,040$24.06
25th$59,280$28.50
Median$73,440$35.31
75th$84,160$40.46
90th$89,000$42.79

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Chicago, IL$62,400
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$98,890
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,730
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,720
Firefighter$68,480
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$65,060
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,580
Transportation Security Screener$61,670
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$57,580
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $35.31 ($73,440 a year).

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

No: $73,440 against $75,920 nationally, 3% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $73,340, so Indianapolis pays 0% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

50 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,000 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.