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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Inspection?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Inspection roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Inspection's salary?

An Inspection's salary grows with experience: a Inspection (0-1 years)earns $49,026, a Quality Control Inspector II (1-3 years)earns $53,793, a Quality Control Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $68,009, a Quality Control Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $76,129,

What are the highest paying states for an Inspection?

Inspection salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Inspection roles are District of Columbia $49,994, California $49,805, Massachusetts $49,141. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Inspection roles make?

Salaries for Inspection level roles vary by specialization: Inspection Supervisor: $115,657; Inspection Manager: $86,895; Inspection Engineer: $86,231; Pipeline Inspection: $78,010; Ndt Inspection: $61,632.

Inspection Salary in Delaware

How much does an Inspection make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inspection in Delaware is $45,727 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,296
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,929 to $50,212
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,470

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Inspection Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,212	$4,184	$966	$24
Average	$45,727	$3,811	$879	$22
25th Percentile	$41,929	$3,494	$806	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Inspection Salaries

An Inspection'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 Do Inspection 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 Inspections. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,994.
California: $49,805.
Massachusetts: $49,141.

District of Columbia $49,994 California $49,805 Massachusetts $49,141 Washington $48,960 New Jersey $48,942 Alaska $48,879 Connecticut $48,256 New York $48,003

Hawaii $47,195 Rhode Island $46,815 Maryland $46,558 Minnesota $46,206 Colorado $46,070 Illinois $46,025 Oregon $45,854 Delaware $45,727

New Hampshire $45,648 Virginia $45,470 Pennsylvania $44,951 Nevada $44,689 North Dakota $44,603 Michigan $44,467 Wisconsin $44,418 Vermont $44,318

Texas $44,043 Maine $44,025 Arizona $43,998 Ohio $43,966 Georgia $43,551 Indiana $43,343 Wyoming $43,302 Utah $43,239

Iowa $43,212 Kansas $42,995 Louisiana $42,932 North Carolina $42,910 Missouri $42,901 Florida $42,724 Montana $42,630 Nebraska $42,539

Kentucky $42,490 South Carolina $42,309 Tennessee $42,196 Idaho $42,151 New Mexico $41,821 Oklahoma $41,749 Alabama $41,483 South Dakota $41,036

Arkansas $40,792 West Virginia $40,661 Mississippi $40,268

Top Paying Cities for Inspections

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: $45,521
Little Creek: $45,854
Magnolia: $45,789

Lincoln, DE $45,521 Little Creek, DE $45,854 Magnolia, DE $45,789 Milford, DE $45,637 Marydel, DE $45,712 Millsboro, DE $45,330 Millville, DE $45,400 Milton, DE $45,479

Nassau, DE $45,512 Ocean View, DE $45,393 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,480 Seaford, DE $45,505 Selbyville, DE $45,317 Smyrna, DE $45,886 Viola, DE $45,675 Woodside, DE $45,798

Bear, DE $45,692 Newark, DE $45,675 Claymont, DE $45,768 Delaware City, DE $45,720 Hockessin, DE $45,671 Kirkwood, DE $45,712 Middletown, DE $45,729 Montchanin, DE $45,681

New Castle, DE $45,688 Odessa, DE $45,752 Port Penn, DE $45,783 Rockland, DE $45,686 Saint Georges, DE $45,715 Townsend, DE $45,785 Winterthur, DE $45,691 Lewes, DE $45,496

Wilmington, DE $45,673 Dover, DE $45,854 Dover Afb, DE $45,613 Bethany Beach, DE $45,345 Bethel, DE $45,392 Bridgeville, DE $45,499 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,725 Cheswold, DE $45,840

Clayton, DE $45,841 Dagsboro, DE $45,313 Delmar, DE $45,240 Ellendale, DE $45,378 Felton, DE $45,633 Fenwick Island, DE $45,323 Frankford, DE $45,244 Frederica, DE $45,678

Georgetown, DE $45,296 Greenwood, DE $45,506 Harbeson, DE $45,344 Harrington, DE $45,575 Hartly, DE $45,717 Houston, DE $45,510 Kenton, DE $45,843 Laurel, DE $45,269

Yorklyn, DE $45,684

Inspection Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Inspection roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Inspection positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Inspection as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Inspection

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$54,873	$26.0	20%

Inspection Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Inspection'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 August 01, 2026

$41,929

Average $45,727/year

$50,212

$3,494

Average $3,811/month

$4,184

$806

Average $879/week

$966

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,212	$4,184	$966	$24
Average	$45,727	$3,811	$879	$22
25th Percentile	$41,929	$3,494	$806	$20

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