How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Louisiana?
$64,820a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in Louisiana. That is $31.16 an hour or $5,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.16
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,660Median: $64,820Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,660 | $19.55 | |
| 25th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $64,820 | $31.16 | |
| 75th | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.45 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| 25. Virginia | $70,460 |
| 26. North Carolina | $66,820 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $66,600 |
| 28. Louisiana | $64,820 |
| 29. New Mexico | $64,680 |
| 30. Georgia | $64,550 |
| 31. Kansas | $64,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $31.16 ($64,820 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $64,820 against $75,920 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
Louisiana ranks 28 of 43 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays fire inspector and investigators the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $78,530 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.