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Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Delaware

Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Delaware make a median of $57,840 a year, or about $27.81 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$58K
Median annual
$27.81/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$117K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $58K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,824/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$59,317/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,376/mo

About fire inspectors and investigators

U.S. employed: 70
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $34,800, 25th percentile $39,440, median $57,840, 75th percentile $75,470, 90th percentile $117,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$39KMedian$58K75th$75K90th$117K
Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $34,800, 25th percentile $39,440, median $57,840, 75th percentile $75,470, 90th percentile $117,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fire inspectors and investigators (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $83K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Delaware?

The median is $57,840 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,800, and experienced fire inspectors and investigators can clear $117,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $58K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,824/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 37.9% 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 Delaware?

Delaware 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 $59,317 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.

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