Health Inspector II Salary in the United States

How much does a Health Inspector II make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Health Inspector II in the United States is $47,513 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,277
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,861 to $52,624
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,625
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Health Inspector II Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,624 $4,385 $1,012 $25
Average $47,513 $3,959 $914 $23
25th Percentile $42,861 $3,572 $824 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Health Inspector II Salaries

A Health Inspector II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Health Inspector II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Health Inspector II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,255
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,483
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,145
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,749
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,583
Levels Salary
Order Ful... Level Health Inspector II$37,255
Health In... Level Health Inspector II$48,483
Order Ful... Level Health Inspector II$60,145
Order Ful... Level Health Inspector II$65,749
Order Ful... Level Health Inspector II$84,583
$37,255 0 yr
$48,483 < 2 yrs
$60,145 2-4 yrs
$65,749 5-8 yrs
$84,583 > 8 yrs
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How Do Health Inspector II 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 Health Inspector IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,607.
  • California: $52,407.
  • Massachusetts: $51,709.

Top Paying Cities for Health Inspector IIs

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:

  • San Jose: $59,929
  • San Francisco: $59,339
  • Oakland: $58,023

What Skills Can Increase a Health Inspector II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.9% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Order Management (Mentioned in 2.96% Job Postings): Coordinating and streamlining the fulfillment process to satisfy customers and retain their business with the company.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.9%
Order Management 2.96%
Billing 1.26%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Health Inspector II's salary.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Purchasing
$55,116
16%
Time Management
$54,640
15%
Salesforce
$53,690
13%
PowerPoint
$53,690
13%
Order Management
$53,215
12%
Initiative
$52,740
11%
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How Education impacts a Health Inspector II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Health Inspector IIs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Health Inspector II with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $49,127 and $52,120).

Health Inspector II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Health Inspector II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 56.8%
High School 56.8%
Associates 10.8%
Bachelors 29.7%
Masters 2.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Health Inspector II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Health Inspector II'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Health Inspector II

Salaries for a Health Inspector II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $36,858 in 2023 to around $36,705 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Health Inspector II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Health Inspector II Over Time

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$36,858
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$36,937
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2024 $36,937
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