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Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Nebraska

Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Nebraska make a median of $70,300 a year, or about $33.8 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $111K for experienced workers.

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

$70K
Median annual
$33.8/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$111K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $70K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,572/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home24.3% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$78,068/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,459/mo

About fire inspectors and investigators

U.S. employed: 60
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $46,940, 25th percentile $57,660, median $70,300, 75th percentile $86,960, 90th percentile $110,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$58KMedian$70K75th$87K90th$111K
Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $46,940, 25th percentile $57,660, median $70,300, 75th percentile $86,960, 90th percentile $110,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fire inspectors and investigators (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K. Top earners bring in $111K or more, a $64K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Nebraska?

The median is $70,300 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,940, and experienced fire inspectors and investigators can clear $110,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $70K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,572/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 24.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a fire inspectors and investigators salary go in Nebraska?

Nebraska 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 $78,068 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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