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

$77,160a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $37.10 an hour or $6,430 a month.

Hourly
$37.10
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
39 of 83
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,250Median: $77,160Highest 10%: $95,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,250$22.72
25th$51,900$24.95
Median$77,160$37.10
75th$80,460$38.68
90th$95,890$46.10

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Memphis, TN$82,280
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Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,420
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$81,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,720
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,460
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$69,470
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$68,780
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,940
Firefighter$49,300
Protective Service Worker$47,990
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $37.10 ($77,160 a year).

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

Yes: $77,160 against $75,920 nationally, 2% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $63,400, so Nashville pays 22% more.

Where does Nashville rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

39 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,890 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.