Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Mississippi

Fire inspectors and investigators in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $59,980 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($57,780), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fire inspectors and investigators average at $56,000 and the median at $55,260 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $78,670.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$59,980
Gulfport$57,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$59,980	$56,370	$50,170	$48,707	89
Gulfport	$57,780	$61,660	$49,400	$47,027	90

*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 Mississippi

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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