Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in New Mexico

Fire inspectors and investigators in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $68,500 a year) and the least in Albuquerque ($65,620), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fire inspectors and investigators average at $66,440 and the median at $64,680 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $78,670.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$68,500
Albuquerque$65,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$68,500	$68,140	$60,570	$54,966	99
Albuquerque	$65,620	$62,800	$62,380	$52,987	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in other states

Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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