How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Virginia?
$70,460a year
Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in Virginia. That is $33.88 an hour or $5,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.88
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,510Median: $70,460Highest 10%: $90,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,510 | $25.25 | |
| 25th | $59,060 | $28.39 | |
| Median | $70,460 | $33.88 | |
| 75th | $81,280 | $39.08 | |
| 90th | $90,070 | $43.30 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $87,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fire inspector and investigators.
| 22. Indiana | $73,340 |
| 23. Idaho | $72,810 |
| 24. Utah | $72,760 |
| 25. Virginia | $70,460 |
| 26. North Carolina | $66,820 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $66,600 |
| 28. Louisiana | $64,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $33.88 ($70,460 a year).
Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $70,460 against $75,920 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Virginia rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 43 states.
Which city in Virginia pays fire inspector and investigators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $87,630 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.