Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for fire inspectors and investigators is $32.12 an hour ($66,820 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($75,920). North Carolina ranks 26th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fire inspectors and investigators in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.88 | $39,260 |
| 25% of workers | $22.57 | $46,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.12 | $66,820 |
| 75% of workers | $37.97 | $78,990 |
| 90% of workers | $43.70 | $90,890 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $77,120 | 90 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $76,740 | 260 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $75,470 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $73,540 | 40 |
| Winston-Salem | $63,950 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $45,100 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fire inspectors and investigators
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Firefighters | $37,940 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,500 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $66,080 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $59,560 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $86,650 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $54,120 |
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