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Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT make a median of $66,780 a year, or about $32.11 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $88K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.44), that's roughly $66,487 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,866/month — about 42.8% of take-home, which is tight.

$67K
Median annual
$32.11/hr
Hourly rate
$51K
Entry level (10th %)
$88K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $67K get you in Norwich-New London-Willimantic?

Estimated take-home pay$4,345/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,866/mo
Rent as % of take-home42.9% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$394/mo
Utilities-$197/mo
Transportation-$346/mo
Healthcare *-$229/mo
Left over$1,313/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Norwich-New London-Willimantic’s Regional Price Parity (100.44). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About fire inspectors and investigators

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 14,050
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT employed: 50
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT: 10th percentile $50,710, 25th percentile $57,970, median $66,780, 75th percentile $79,550, 90th percentile $88,190. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$51K25th$58KMedian$67K75th$80K90th$88K
Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT: 10th percentile $50,710, 25th percentile $57,970, median $66,780, 75th percentile $79,550, 90th percentile $88,190. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fire inspectors and investigators (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $88K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.

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Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$117K+50%330
Oregon$115K+48%180
California$96K+23%1,260
Nevada$96K+23%190
Maryland$91K+16%270
Michigan$87K+11%210
Massachusetts$85K+8%110
Texas$83K+7%980
Missouri$83K+6%130
Minnesota$81K+4%160
Wyoming$77K-1%30
New Hampshire$77K-1%70
Connecticut$77K-2%430
North Dakota$76K-3%30
Iowa$75K-3%40
New York$75K-4%1,200
Arizona$75K-4%210
Rhode Island$74K-5%N/A
Utah$73K-7%60
Illinois$72K-7%210
Louisiana$71K-9%70
Vermont$71K-9%40
Nebraska$70K-10%60
Idaho$70K-10%50
Wisconsin$70K-10%180
Virginia$69K-11%110
New Jersey$69K-11%900
North Carolina$69K-12%750
Pennsylvania$67K-14%310
Indiana$66K-15%200
Tennessee$66K-16%540
New Mexico$65K-16%80
Ohio$65K-17%510
Georgia$64K-17%270
South Carolina$62K-21%160
Kansas$60K-23%90
Arkansas$58K-26%40
Delaware$58K-26%70
Mississippi$55K-30%120
West Virginia$53K-32%60
Alabama$51K-35%N/A
Kentucky$51K-35%100
Maine$46K-41%N/A
Oklahoma$37K-52%170
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Frequently asked questions

How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT?

The median is $66,780 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,710, and experienced fire inspectors and investigators can clear $88,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $67K enough to live in Norwich-New London-Willimantic?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,345/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,866/month, which eats 42.9% 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 Norwich-New London-Willimantic?

Norwich-New London-Willimantic has a Regional Price Parity of 100.44 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fire inspectors and investigators salary is worth about $66,487 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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