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

$88,260a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $42.43 an hour or $7,355 a month.

Hourly
$42.43
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
19 of 83
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,470Median: $88,260Highest 10%: $122,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,470$28.11
25th$69,530$33.43
Median$88,260$42.43
75th$100,200$48.19
90th$122,800$59.02

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Tampa, FL$79,700
Cape Coral, FL$78,100
Orlando, FL$73,140
Deltona, FL$56,270
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Related jobs in Miami

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$127,600
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$120,400
Detective and Criminal Investigator$99,080
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$81,370
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$79,840
Firefighter$75,710
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$66,860
Correctional Officer and Jailer$66,770
Transportation Security Screener$65,080
Animal Control Worker$58,430
Salaries for every job in Miami, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $42.43 ($88,260 a year).

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

Yes: $88,260 against $75,920 nationally, 16% more.

How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $75,660, so Miami pays 17% more.

Where does Miami rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

19 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,800 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.