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

$77,120a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $37.08 an hour or $6,427 a month.

Hourly: $37.08
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 40 of 83
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $60,460Median: $77,120Highest 10%: $97,930

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$60,460	$29.07
25th	$68,160	$32.77
Median	$77,120	$37.08
75th	$83,020	$39.91
90th	$97,930	$47.08

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Charlotte, NC	$76,740
Winston-Salem, NC	$63,950
Wilmington, NC	$45,100

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Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$102,600
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,470
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$77,210
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$77,210
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$71,950
Transportation Security Screener	$65,940
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$65,860
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$61,710
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,070
Protective Service Worker	$47,540

Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $37.08 ($77,120 a year).

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

Yes: $77,120 against $75,920 nationally, 2% more.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $66,820, so Raleigh pays 15% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

40 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,930 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.