Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in New Mexico
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in New Mexico make a median of $65,330 a year, or about $31.41 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Mexico. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $65K get you in New Mexico?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico
Entry-level fire inspectors and investigators (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in New Mexico?
The median is $65,330 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,740, and experienced fire inspectors and investigators can clear $82,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in New Mexico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,345/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 25.8% 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 New Mexico?
New Mexico 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 $70,202 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.