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

$64,990a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $31.25 an hour or $5,416 a month.

Hourly
$31.25
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
61 of 83
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,770Median: $64,990Highest 10%: $96,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,770$23.45
25th$51,570$24.79
Median$64,990$31.25
75th$82,640$39.73
90th$96,210$46.25

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Albany, NY$82,640
New York, NY$65,710
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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$110,500
Detective and Criminal Investigator$107,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$107,300
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$98,580
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$92,920
Firefighter$89,120
Correctional Officer and Jailer$76,820
Bailiff$72,450
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,140
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$62,870
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $31.25 ($64,990 a year).

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

No: $64,990 against $75,920 nationally, 14% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $73,920, so Rochester pays 12% less.

Where does Rochester rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

61 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,210 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.