How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Kentucky?
$55,970a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in Kentucky. That is $26.91 an hour or $4,664 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.91
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,050Median: $55,970Highest 10%: $71,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 25th | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| Median | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| 75th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $71,290 | $34.27 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $57,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| 37. Pennsylvania | $59,080 |
| 38. Maine | $58,240 |
| 39. Arkansas | $57,990 |
| 40. Kentucky | $55,970 |
| 41. Mississippi | $55,260 |
| 42. West Virginia | $52,490 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $37,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $26.91 ($55,970 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $55,970 against $75,920 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 43 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays fire inspector and investigators the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $57,710 a year.
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.