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Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Vermont

Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Vermont make a median of $71,220 a year, or about $34.24 an hour. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.

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

$71K
Median annual
$34.24/hr
Hourly rate
$59K
Entry level (10th %)
$81K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $71K get you in Vermont?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,686/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,498/mo
Rent as % of take-home32% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$70,550/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,188/mo

About fire inspectors and investigators

U.S. employed: 40
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Vermont

Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Vermont: 10th percentile $59,450, 25th percentile $62,300, median $71,220, 75th percentile $77,080, 90th percentile $80,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$59K25th$62KMedian$71K75th$77K90th$81K
Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Vermont: 10th percentile $59,450, 25th percentile $62,300, median $71,220, 75th percentile $77,080, 90th percentile $80,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fire inspectors and investigators (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Vermont?

The median is $71,220 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $59,450, and experienced fire inspectors and investigators can clear $80,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $71K enough to live in Vermont?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,686/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,498/month, which eats 32% 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 Vermont?

Vermont 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 $70,550 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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