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

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

How does experience change an API Inspector's salary?

An API Inspector's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,105 for beginners, reaching about $64,631 at mid-level, and approach $65,220 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an API Inspector?

API Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for API Inspector roles are District of Columbia $69,116, California $68,854, Massachusetts $67,937. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of API Inspector roles make?

Salaries for API Inspector level roles vary by specialization: API Designer: $146,445; Api Product Manager: $133,483; Senior Developer, API: $120,221; Rest API Developer: $107,429; Angular With Web Api: $90,742.

API Inspector Salary in Delaware

How much does an API Inspector make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an API Inspector in Delaware is $63,217 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,521
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,242 to $71,228
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,890

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API Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,228	$5,936	$1,370	$34
Average	$63,217	$5,268	$1,216	$30
25th Percentile	$56,242	$4,687	$1,082	$27

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Key Factors That Influence API Inspector Salaries

An API 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects API Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an API Inspector'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): $62,105
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,864
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,631
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,984
Expert (over 8 years): $65,220

Levels	Salary
Entry Level API Inspector	$62,105
Intermediate Level API Inspector	$62,864
Senior Level API Inspector	$64,631
Specialist Level API Inspector	$64,984
Expert Level API Inspector	$65,220

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How Do API 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 API Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,116.
California: $68,854.
Massachusetts: $67,937.

District of Columbia $69,116 California $68,854 Massachusetts $67,937 Washington $67,687 New Jersey $67,662 Alaska $67,575 Connecticut $66,713 New York $66,363

Hawaii $65,246 Rhode Island $64,722 Maryland $64,366 Minnesota $63,879 Colorado $63,692 Illinois $63,629 Oregon $63,392 Delaware $63,217

New Hampshire $63,107 Virginia $62,861 Pennsylvania $62,144 Nevada $61,782 North Dakota $61,663 Michigan $61,476 Wisconsin $61,407 Vermont $61,270

Texas $60,889 Maine $60,864 Arizona $60,826 Ohio $60,783 Georgia $60,208 Indiana $59,921 Wyoming $59,865 Utah $59,778

Iowa $59,740 Kansas $59,441 Louisiana $59,353 North Carolina $59,322 Missouri $59,310 Florida $59,066 Montana $58,935 Nebraska $58,810

Kentucky $58,741 South Carolina $58,492 Tennessee $58,336 Idaho $58,273 New Mexico $57,818 Oklahoma $57,718 Alabama $57,349 South Dakota $56,731

Arkansas $56,394 West Virginia $56,213 Mississippi $55,670

Top Paying Cities for API 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: $65,427
Little Creek: $64,822
Magnolia: $65,090

Lincoln, DE $65,427 Little Creek, DE $64,822 Magnolia, DE $65,090 Milford, DE $65,427 Marydel, DE $64,578 Millsboro, DE $65,427 Millville, DE $65,864 Milton, DE $65,427

Nassau, DE $65,427 Ocean View, DE $65,864 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,864 Seaford, DE $64,740 Selbyville, DE $65,864 Smyrna, DE $64,503 Viola, DE $65,090 Woodside, DE $64,903

Bear, DE $64,029 Newark, DE $64,054 Claymont, DE $64,104 Delaware City, DE $64,054 Hockessin, DE $64,104 Kirkwood, DE $64,054 Middletown, DE $64,372 Montchanin, DE $64,104

New Castle, DE $64,104 Odessa, DE $64,460 Port Penn, DE $63,879 Rockland, DE $64,104 Saint Georges, DE $64,054 Townsend, DE $64,366 Winterthur, DE $64,104 Lewes, DE $65,427

Wilmington, DE $64,104 Dover, DE $64,790 Dover Afb, DE $64,940 Bethany Beach, DE $65,864 Bethel, DE $64,740 Bridgeville, DE $65,427 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,859 Cheswold, DE $64,641

Clayton, DE $64,478 Dagsboro, DE $65,864 Delmar, DE $64,740 Ellendale, DE $65,427 Felton, DE $65,427 Fenwick Island, DE $65,864 Frankford, DE $65,864 Frederica, DE $65,427

Georgetown, DE $65,427 Greenwood, DE $65,427 Harbeson, DE $65,427 Harrington, DE $65,427 Hartly, DE $64,447 Houston, DE $65,427 Kenton, DE $64,478 Laurel, DE $64,740

Yorklyn, DE $64,104

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

Understanding how an API 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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$56,242

Average $63,217/year

$71,228

$4,687

Average $5,268/month

$5,936

$1,082

Average $1,216/week

$1,370

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,228	$5,936	$1,370	$34
Average	$63,217	$5,268	$1,216	$30
25th Percentile	$56,242	$4,687	$1,082	$27

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