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Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in Ohio
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $93,940 | $86,290 | $63,270 | $70,420 | 93 |
| Toledo | $78,410 | $66,540 | $49,250 | $60,317 | 91 |
| Columbus | $75,170 | $63,460 | $45,060 | $58,208 | 95 |
| Akron | $67,510 | $54,350 | $50,740 | $53,221 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $63,630 | $57,590 | $46,750 | $50,408 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Dayton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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