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

$72,990a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $35.09 an hour or $6,083 a month.

Hourly
$35.09
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
52 of 83
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,120Median: $72,990Highest 10%: $104,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,120$23.13
25th$57,660$27.72
Median$72,990$35.09
75th$86,610$41.64
90th$104,000$50.01

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Bridgeport, CT$99,860
New Haven, CT$93,430
Norwich, CT$78,760
Hartford, CT$76,550
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Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator$94,470
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$89,870
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,830
Firefighter$77,630
Private Detective and Investigator$76,630
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,860
Security Guard$38,720
Protective Service Worker$38,660
Lifeguard$35,990
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $35.09 ($72,990 a year).

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

No: $72,990 against $75,920 nationally, 4% less.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $80,490, so Waterbury pays 9% less.

Where does Waterbury rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

52 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.