Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Kentucky
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Kentucky earn a median of $55,970 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,050; the top 10% earn over $71,290. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Construction and Building Inspectors$60,200 median in Kentucky
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,120 median in Kentucky
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$71,670 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$107,760 median in Kentucky
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Kentucky
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Kentucky?
The median is $55,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,050 and the top 10% earn over $71,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 43 (−26% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.