How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Portland?
$45,230a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.75
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 83
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,050Median: $45,230Highest 10%: $90,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| 75th | $67,100 | $32.26 | |
| 90th | $90,940 | $43.72 |
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Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $21.75 ($45,230 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $45,230 against $75,920 nationally, 40% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $58,240, so Portland pays 22% less.
Where does Portland rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
79 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,940 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.