Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Rhode Island
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Rhode Island earn a median of $78,100 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,320; the top 10% earn over $94,540. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Construction and Building Inspectors$77,420 median in Rhode Island
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$84,640 median in Rhode Island
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$87,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$87,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$88,450 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,620 median in Rhode Island
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Rhode Island
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Rhode Island?
The median is $78,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,320 and the top 10% earn over $94,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 43 (+3% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.