Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in New York

Fire inspectors and investigators in New York earn the most in Albany (average $82,340 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($68,610), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fire inspectors and investigators average at $77,180 and the median at $73,920 for 1,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $78,670.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in New York

Albany$82,340
New York$74,190
Buffalo$70,520
Rochester$70,490
Syracuse$68,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$82,340	$82,640	$78,150	$62,832	100
New York	$74,190	$65,710	$57,230	$57,547	113
Buffalo	$70,520	$78,150	$51,920	$55,167	96
Rochester	$70,490	$64,990	$51,570	$55,148	97
Syracuse	$68,610	$74,740	$55,400	$53,929	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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 York

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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