Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Tennessee
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Tennessee earn a median of $63,400 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,150; the top 10% earn over $87,560. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$63,960 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$77,090 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Airfield Operations Specialists$40,180 median in Tennessee
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Tennessee
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Tennessee?
The median is $63,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,150 and the top 10% earn over $87,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.