How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in New York?
$73,920a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in New York. That is $35.54 an hour or $6,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.54
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,190Median: $73,920Highest 10%: $122,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,190 | $25.09 | |
| 25th | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| Median | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 75th | $86,990 | $41.82 | |
| 90th | $122,200 | $58.76 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $82,640 |
| Buffalo, NY | $78,150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $74,740 |
| New York, NY | $65,710 |
| Rochester, NY | $64,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| 18. Florida | $75,660 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $75,230 |
| 20. Arizona | $74,780 |
| 21. New York | $73,920 |
| 22. Indiana | $73,340 |
| 23. Idaho | $72,810 |
| 24. Utah | $72,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $35.54 ($73,920 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in New York than the national average?
No: $73,920 against $75,920 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New York rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
New York ranks 21 of 43 states.
Which city in New York pays fire inspector and investigators the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $82,640 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.