Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Ohio
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Ohio earn a median of $59,280 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,580; the top 10% earn over $130,530. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Construction and Building Inspectors$74,490 median in Ohio
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65,000 median in Ohio
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$75,030 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,030 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$79,300 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$129,560 median in Ohio
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Ohio
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Ohio?
The median is $59,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,580 and the top 10% earn over $130,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 43 (−22% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.