SOC 33-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fire Inspectors and Investigators — Louisville/Jefferson County
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Median pay for this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $57,710 a year, trailing the national median of $75,920 by 24.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is $57,710 a year, trailing the national median of $75,920 by 24.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,670 and $57,770. The lowest tenth earn under $48,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,790.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Of the 560 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 280th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,520 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $49,670 | −34.6% |
| Median (50th) | $57,710 | −24.0% |
| 75th | $57,770 | −23.9% |
| 90th | $81,790 | +7.7% |
| Mean | $58,730 | −22.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $57,710 goes as far as $63,980 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,980US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,710 a year, 24.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,520 to $81,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The median annual wage is $57,710, or $27.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,920, so pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is 24.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY earns more than $81,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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