State Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does a State Inspector make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a State Inspector in the United States is $35,440 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,006
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,120 to $38,354
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,007
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State Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,354 $3,196 $738 $18
Average $35,440 $2,953 $682 $17
25th Percentile $33,120 $2,760 $637 $16
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Key Factors That Influence State Inspector Salaries

A State Inspector'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.

Top Paying Cities for State 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:

  • San Jose: $44,701
  • San Francisco: $44,261
  • Oakland: $43,279

What Skills Can Increase a State Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 10.88% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Container (Mentioned in 4.19% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
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Planning 10.88%
Container 4.19%
Material Handling 2.32%
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 State Inspector's salary.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Written Communication
 $42,174
19%
Time Management
 $40,756
15%
Insight
 $40,756
15%
Inventory Management
 $40,402
14%
Logistics
 $40,402
14%
Decision Making
 $39,693
12%
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How Education impacts a State Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many State Inspectors enter the field with a No Diploma 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 State Inspector with a No Diploma is between $30,814 and $33,207).

State Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for State Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 80.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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State Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a State 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.

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$33,120
Average $35,440/year
$38,354
$2,760
Average $2,953/month
$3,196
$637
Average $682/week
$738
$16
Average $17/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $38,354 $3,196 $738 $18
Average $35,440 $2,953 $682 $17
25th Percentile $33,120 $2,760 $637 $16

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Salary Trends for State Inspector

Salaries for a State Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,690 in 2023 to around $41,407 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of State Inspector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of State Inspector Over Time

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