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

$35,790a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $17.21 an hour or $2,983 a month.

Hourly
$17.21
Vs. national median
-53%
Rank among cities
83 of 83
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $35,790Highest 10%: $80,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,770$17.20
25th$35,780$17.20
Median$35,790$17.21
75th$37,960$18.25
90th$80,940$38.91

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Philadelphia, PA$59,080
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Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,120
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,610
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,190
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,370
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$73,460
Firefighter$72,230
Transportation Security Screener$65,270
Correctional Officer and Jailer$60,540
Bailiff$55,240
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $17.21 ($35,790 a year).

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

No: $35,790 against $75,920 nationally, 53% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $59,080, so Pittsburgh pays 39% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

83 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,940 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.