Auto Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does an Auto Inspector make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Auto Inspector in the United States is $43,020 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,588
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,033 to $46,458
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,493
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Auto Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,458 $3,872 $893 $22
Average $43,020 $3,585 $827 $21
25th Percentile $38,033 $3,169 $731 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Auto Inspector Salaries

An Auto 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.

How Experience Level Affects Auto Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Auto 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): $41,843
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,981
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,633
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,126
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,232
Levels Salary
Entry Level Auto Inspector$41,843
Intermediate Level Auto Inspector$41,981
Senior Level Auto Inspector$43,633
Specialist Level Auto Inspector$45,126
Expert Level Auto Inspector$45,232
$41,843 0 yr
$41,981 < 2 yrs
$43,633 2-4 yrs
$45,126 5-8 yrs
$45,232 > 8 yrs
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How Do Auto 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 Auto Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,632.
  • California: $47,452.
  • Massachusetts: $46,819.

Top Paying Cities for Auto 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: $54,262
  • San Francisco: $53,728
  • Oakland: $52,537

What Skills Can Increase an Auto Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.13% 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.
  • Business Process Outsourcing (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the delegation of one or more IT-intensive business processes to an external provider that, in turn, owns, administrates and manages the selected processes based on defined and measurable performance metrics.
  • Telemarketing (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Telemarketing (sometimes known as inside sales, or telesales in the UK and Ireland) is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson solicits prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call. Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches programmed to be played over the phone via automatic dialing. Telemarketing is defined as contacting, qualifying, and canvassing prospective customers using telecommunications devices such as telephone, fax, and internet. It does not include direct mail marketing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.13%
Business Process Outsourcing 1.43%
Telemarketing 1.05%
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 an Auto Inspector's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$52,915
23%
Communicates Effectively
$50,334
17%
Verbal Communication
$49,473
15%
Time Management
$49,473
15%
Commitment
$49,473
15%
Teamwork
$48,613
13%
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How Education impacts an Auto Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Auto Inspectors 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 an Auto Inspector with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $42,856 and $46,302).

Auto Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Auto Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 41.2%
High School 41.2%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 47.1%
Masters 5.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Auto Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Auto 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Auto Inspector

Salaries for an Auto Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,676 in 2023 to around $38,256 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Auto Inspector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Auto Inspector Over Time

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2023
$39,676
2024
$38,668
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2024 $38,668
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