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Fire Inspectors in Kentucky
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- Fire Inspectors in Kentucky earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Fire Inspector Career?
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
- Criminal Justice & Corrections
- Maritime Law Enforcement
- Cultural/Archaelogical Resources Protection
- Fire Protection
- Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science
- Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention
How Many Fire Inspectors Work in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, there were 130 people working as Fire Inspectors in the year 2018.
There were 120 Fire Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 140 Fire Inspectors working in it, which means Kentucky has fewer Fire Inspectors than average.
What do Fire Inspectors Make in Kentucky?
In 2018 wages for Fire Inspectors ranged from $32,520 to $58,910 with $43,310 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.64 to $28.32. The median hourly rate was $20.82.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.8 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.02.
The median salary in Kentucky is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Kentucky Metros for Fire Inspectors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Fire Inspectors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 100 | $72,330 |
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 40 | $49,860 |
Top States for Fire Inspectors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Fire Inspectors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 2,120 | $67,950 |
New Jersey | 1,190 | $50,610 |
New York | 1,060 | $63,600 |
Florida | 970 | $60,250 |
Illinois | 730 | $62,980 |
California | 700 | $100,880 |
North Carolina | 480 | $53,460 |
Ohio | 340 | $59,900 |
Tennessee | 310 | $63,600 |
Georgia | 260 | $50,340 |
Connecticut | 250 | $79,590 |
Michigan | 230 | $62,080 |
Missouri | 230 | $39,030 |
Arizona | 210 | $64,390 |
South Carolina | 200 | $53,520 |
Utah | 190 | $60,930 |
Indiana | 170 | $52,180 |
Virginia | 170 | $54,670 |
Maryland | 170 | $66,180 |
Wisconsin | 160 | $58,230 |
Below are the states where Fire Inspectors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
California | $100,880 |
Oregon | $90,040 |
District of Columbia | $81,560 |
Connecticut | $79,590 |
Washington | $78,040 |
Colorado | $73,250 |
Minnesota | $70,060 |
Iowa | $69,290 |
Massachusetts | $69,250 |
Texas | $67,950 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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