Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Iowa
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Iowa earn a median of $81,860 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,640; the top 10% earn over $116,040. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Construction and Building Inspectors$71,630 median in Iowa
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,300 median in Iowa
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$79,560 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$106,350 median in Iowa
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Iowa
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Iowa?
The median is $81,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,640 and the top 10% earn over $116,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 43 (+8% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.