Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Colorado make a median of $85,750 a year, or about $41.23 an hour. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $111K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $86K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level fire inspectors and investigators (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $86K. Top earners bring in $111K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary by metro in Colorado
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $89K | +3% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a fire inspectors and investigator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $86K, rent takes 37.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for fire inspectors and investigators in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new fire inspectors and investigators typically earn — is $73K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,369/month.
Is fire inspectors and investigator a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $86K here vs. $76K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for fire inspectors and investigators?
Colorado pays $86K median vs. the U.S. average of $76K — that’s +13%.
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Colorado?
The median is $85,750 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $72,810, and experienced fire inspectors and investigators can clear $111,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $86K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,412/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 37.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a fire inspectors and investigators salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fire inspectors and investigators salary is worth about $85,750 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do fire inspectors and investigators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.