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 $83,676, California $83,358, Massachusetts $82,247. 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: $113,267; Elevator Supervisor: $92,244; Elevator Superintendent: $87,196; Elevator Technician: $83,101; Elevator Engineer: $78,506.

Elevator Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Elevator Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elevator Inspector in Rhode Island is $78,355 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,497
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,148 to $94,656
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,213

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Elevator Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,656	$7,888	$1,820	$46
Average	$78,355	$6,530	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$64,148	$5,346	$1,234	$31

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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: $83,676.
California: $83,358.
Massachusetts: $82,247.

District of Columbia $83,676 California $83,358 Massachusetts $82,247 Washington $81,945 New Jersey $81,915 Alaska $81,809 Connecticut $80,766 New York $80,343

Hawaii $78,990 Rhode Island $78,355 Maryland $77,925 Minnesota $77,335 Colorado $77,108 Illinois $77,033 Oregon $76,746 Delaware $76,534

New Hampshire $76,401 Virginia $76,103 Pennsylvania $75,234 Nevada $74,796 North Dakota $74,652 Michigan $74,425 Wisconsin $74,342 Vermont $74,176

Texas $73,715 Maine $73,685 Arizona $73,639 Ohio $73,587 Georgia $72,891 Indiana $72,544 Wyoming $72,476 Utah $72,370

Iowa $72,324 Kansas $71,962 Louisiana $71,856 North Carolina $71,818 Missouri $71,803 Florida $71,508 Montana $71,350 Nebraska $71,198

Kentucky $71,115 South Carolina $70,813 Tennessee $70,624 Idaho $70,548 New Mexico $69,997 Oklahoma $69,876 Alabama $69,430 South Dakota $68,682

Arkansas $68,274 West Virginia $68,055 Mississippi $67,397

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:

Adamsville: $79,640
Albion: $78,318
Ashaway: $79,942

Adamsville, RI $79,640 Albion, RI $78,318 Ashaway, RI $79,942 Barrington, RI $78,318 Block Island, RI $79,527 Bradford, RI $79,889 Bristol, RI $78,242 Carolina, RI $79,240

Charlestown, RI $79,323 Chepachet, RI $78,166 Clayville, RI $78,242 Coventry, RI $78,166 West Greenwich, RI $78,113 East Greenwich, RI $78,219 Exeter, RI $79,889 Fiskeville, RI $78,318

Forestdale, RI $78,242 Foster, RI $78,113 Glendale, RI $78,113 Greene, RI $78,990 Greenville, RI $78,318 Harmony, RI $78,295 Harrisville, RI $78,166 Hope, RI $78,318

Hope Valley, RI $79,942 Hopkinton, RI $79,965 Jamestown, RI $79,164 Kenyon, RI $79,867 Little Compton, RI $79,610 Manville, RI $78,318 Mapleville, RI $78,113 Newport, RI $79,179

Middletown, RI $79,512 North Kingstown, RI $78,091 North Scituate, RI $78,295 Oakland, RI $78,189 Pascoag, RI $78,144 Pawtucket, RI $78,318 Central Falls, RI $78,318 Cumberland, RI $78,318

Lincoln, RI $78,318 Portsmouth, RI $78,862 Prudence Island, RI $78,166 Rockville, RI $79,965 Saunderstown, RI $79,209 Shannock, RI $79,844 Slatersville, RI $78,242 Slocum, RI $79,209

Tiverton, RI $79,663 Wakefield, RI $79,126 Kingston, RI $79,141 Narragansett, RI $79,156 Peace Dale, RI $79,126 Warren, RI $78,295 Warwick, RI $78,318 Westerly, RI $79,988

West Kingston, RI $79,187 West Warwick, RI $78,318 Wood River Junction, RI $79,889 Woonsocket, RI $78,242 North Smithfield, RI $78,295 Wyoming, RI $79,867 Providence, RI $78,318 Cranston, RI $78,318

North Providence, RI $78,318 East Providence, RI $78,318 Riverside, RI $78,318 Rumford, RI $78,318 Smithfield, RI $78,318 Johnston, RI $78,318

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 April 01, 2026

$64,148

Average $78,355/year

$94,656

$5,346

Average $6,530/month

$7,888

$1,234

Average $1,507/week

$1,820

$31

Average $38/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,656	$7,888	$1,820	$46
Average	$78,355	$6,530	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$64,148	$5,346	$1,234	$31

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