How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Memphis?
$82,280a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $39.56 an hour or $6,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.56
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,100Median: $82,280Highest 10%: $90,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| Median | $82,280 | $39.56 | |
| 75th | $82,340 | $39.59 | |
| 90th | $90,260 | $43.39 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| Nashville, TN | $77,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $39.56 ($82,280 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $82,280 against $75,920 nationally, 8% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $63,400, so Memphis pays 30% more.
Where does Memphis rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
28 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,260 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.