What are the main factors that influence an Elevator Inspector's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Elevator Inspector?

Elevator Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Elevator Inspector roles are District of Columbia $83,964, California $83,645, Massachusetts $82,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Elevator Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Elevator Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Elevator Manager: $113,264; Elevator Supervisor: $92,275; Elevator Superintendent: $87,251; Elevator Technician: $83,401; Elevator Engineer: $78,505.

Elevator Inspector Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elevator Inspector make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elevator Inspector in Delaware is $76,797 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Elevator Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,320
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,873 to $92,774
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,195

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Elevator Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,774	$7,731	$1,784	$45
Average	$76,797	$6,400	$1,477	$37
25th Percentile	$62,873	$5,239	$1,209	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Elevator Inspector Salaries

An Elevator Inspector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Elevator Inspector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Elevator Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,964.
California: $83,645.
Massachusetts: $82,530.

District of Columbia $83,964 California $83,645 Massachusetts $82,530 Washington $82,227 New Jersey $82,197 Alaska $82,090 Connecticut $81,044 New York $80,619

Hawaii $79,262 Rhode Island $78,625 Maryland $78,193 Minnesota $77,601 Colorado $77,374 Illinois $77,298 Oregon $77,010 Delaware $76,797

New Hampshire $76,664 Virginia $76,365 Pennsylvania $75,493 Nevada $75,053 North Dakota $74,909 Michigan $74,681 Wisconsin $74,598 Vermont $74,431

Texas $73,969 Maine $73,938 Arizona $73,893 Ohio $73,840 Georgia $73,142 Indiana $72,793 Wyoming $72,725 Utah $72,619

Iowa $72,573 Kansas $72,209 Louisiana $72,103 North Carolina $72,065 Missouri $72,050 Florida $71,754 Montana $71,595 Nebraska $71,443

Kentucky $71,360 South Carolina $71,057 Tennessee $70,867 Idaho $70,791 New Mexico $70,238 Oklahoma $70,116 Alabama $69,669 South Dakota $68,918

Arkansas $68,509 West Virginia $68,289 Mississippi $67,629

Top Paying Cities for Elevator Inspectors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $76,451
Little Creek: $77,011
Magnolia: $76,900

Lincoln, DE $76,451 Little Creek, DE $77,011 Magnolia, DE $76,900 Milford, DE $76,646 Marydel, DE $76,771 Millsboro, DE $76,131 Millville, DE $76,248 Milton, DE $76,380

Nassau, DE $76,436 Ocean View, DE $76,235 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,382 Seaford, DE $76,425 Selbyville, DE $76,109 Smyrna, DE $77,064 Viola, DE $76,709 Woodside, DE $76,916

Bear, DE $76,738 Newark, DE $76,709 Claymont, DE $76,866 Delaware City, DE $76,786 Hockessin, DE $76,702 Kirkwood, DE $76,771 Middletown, DE $76,801 Montchanin, DE $76,720

New Castle, DE $76,731 Odessa, DE $76,839 Port Penn, DE $76,891 Rockland, DE $76,728 Saint Georges, DE $76,777 Townsend, DE $76,895 Winterthur, DE $76,737 Lewes, DE $76,410

Wilmington, DE $76,706 Dover, DE $77,011 Dover Afb, DE $76,605 Bethany Beach, DE $76,155 Bethel, DE $76,234 Bridgeville, DE $76,414 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,794 Cheswold, DE $76,986

Clayton, DE $76,988 Dagsboro, DE $76,102 Delmar, DE $75,980 Ellendale, DE $76,210 Felton, DE $76,640 Fenwick Island, DE $76,119 Frankford, DE $75,986 Frederica, DE $76,715

Georgetown, DE $76,073 Greenwood, DE $76,426 Harbeson, DE $76,154 Harrington, DE $76,542 Hartly, DE $76,781 Houston, DE $76,433 Kenton, DE $76,992 Laurel, DE $76,028

Yorklyn, DE $76,725

Elevator Inspector Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Elevator Inspector salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $76,797. While startup companies pay approximate $76,797.

Elevator Inspector Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$76,797
Growth Stage	51~500	$76,797
Established	501~5000	$76,797
Enterprise	5000+	$76,797

Elevator Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Elevator Inspector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$62,873

Average $76,797/year

$92,774

$5,239

Average $6,400/month

$7,731

$1,209

Average $1,477/week

$1,784

$30

Average $37/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,774	$7,731	$1,784	$45
Average	$76,797	$6,400	$1,477	$37
25th Percentile	$62,873	$5,239	$1,209	$30

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