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

$45,100a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $21.68 an hour or $3,758 a month.

Hourly
$21.68
Vs. national median
-41%
Rank among cities
80 of 83
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,640Median: $45,100Highest 10%: $68,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,640$18.10
25th$39,040$18.77
Median$45,100$21.68
75th$57,550$27.67
90th$68,210$32.79

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Raleigh, NC$77,120
Charlotte, NC$76,740
Winston-Salem, NC$63,950
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Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,670
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$68,940
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Detective and Criminal Investigator$62,580
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$61,390
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$53,520
Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,810
Security Guard$36,960
Firefighter$35,580
Crossing Guard and Flagger$33,470
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $21.68 ($45,100 a year).

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

No: $45,100 against $75,920 nationally, 41% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $66,820, so Wilmington pays 33% less.

Where does Wilmington rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

80 of 83 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,210 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.