How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Kansas City?
$78,470a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $37.73 an hour or $6,539 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.73
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,230Median: $78,470Highest 10%: $95,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,230 | $33.76 | |
| 25th | $77,240 | $37.13 | |
| Median | $78,470 | $37.73 | |
| 75th | $88,450 | $42.52 | |
| 90th | $95,530 | $45.93 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Kansas City?
The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $37.73 ($78,470 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Kansas City than the national average?
Yes: $78,470 against $75,920 nationally, 3% more.
How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $77,240, so Kansas City pays 2% more.
Where does Kansas City rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
34 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Kansas City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,530 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.