Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in New Mexico
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in New Mexico earn a median of $64,680 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,870; the top 10% earn over $78,530. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$86,840 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,640 median in New Mexico
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in New Mexico
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in New Mexico?
The median is $64,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,870 and the top 10% earn over $78,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 43 (−15% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.