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How much does a fire inspector and investigator make in Winston-Salem?

$63,950a year

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $30.75 an hour or $5,329 a month.

Hourly
$30.75
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
63 of 83
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $63,950Highest 10%: $92,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,070$18.78
25th$41,270$19.84
Median$63,950$30.75
75th$75,900$36.49
90th$92,950$44.69

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for fire inspector and investigators.

Raleigh, NC$77,120
Charlotte, NC$76,740
Wilmington, NC$45,100
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Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$78,130
Detective and Criminal Investigator$62,260
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$57,440
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$55,940
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,800
Correctional Officer and Jailer$47,330
Private Detective and Investigator$42,660
Security Guard$36,040
Firefighter$35,730
Crossing Guard and Flagger$34,880
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $30.75 ($63,950 a year).

Do fire inspector and investigators make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $63,950 against $75,920 nationally, 16% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $66,820, so Winston-Salem pays 4% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for fire inspector and investigator pay?

63 of 83 metro areas with data.

How much does a fire inspector and investigator make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,950 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.