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

An Electrical Inspector's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Inspector (0-1 years)earns $58,445, an Electrical Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $64,548, an Electrical Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $71,975,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Inspector?

Electrical Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Inspector roles are District of Columbia $61,956, California $61,721, Massachusetts $60,899. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Inspector: $75,963; Elevator Inspector: $75,574; Electrical Estimator: $68,177; Electrical Drafter: $68,028; Chief Electrical Inspector: $65,367.

Electrical Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Inspector in Rhode Island is $58,017 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,887
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,848 to $63,183
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,231

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Electrical Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,183	$5,265	$1,215	$30
Average	$58,017	$4,835	$1,116	$28
25th Percentile	$51,848	$4,321	$997	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Inspector Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $61,956.
California: $61,721.
Massachusetts: $60,899.

District of Columbia $61,956 California $61,721 Massachusetts $60,899 Washington $60,675 New Jersey $60,652 Alaska $60,574 Connecticut $59,802 New York $59,488

Hawaii $58,487 Rhode Island $58,017 Maryland $57,698 Minnesota $57,261 Colorado $57,093 Illinois $57,037 Oregon $56,825 Delaware $56,668

New Hampshire $56,570 Virginia $56,349 Pennsylvania $55,706 Nevada $55,381 North Dakota $55,275 Michigan $55,107 Wisconsin $55,045 Vermont $54,922

Texas $54,581 Maine $54,559 Arizona $54,525 Ohio $54,486 Georgia $53,971 Indiana $53,714 Wyoming $53,663 Utah $53,585

Iowa $53,551 Kansas $53,283 Louisiana $53,204 North Carolina $53,176 Missouri $53,165 Florida $52,947 Montana $52,829 Nebraska $52,718

Kentucky $52,656 South Carolina $52,432 Tennessee $52,292 Idaho $52,236 New Mexico $51,828 Oklahoma $51,738 Alabama $51,408 South Dakota $50,854

Arkansas $50,552 West Virginia $50,390 Mississippi $49,903

Top Paying Cities for Electrical 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:

Adamsville: $58,968
Albion: $57,989
Ashaway: $59,192

Adamsville, RI $58,968 Albion, RI $57,989 Ashaway, RI $59,192 Barrington, RI $57,989 Block Island, RI $58,884 Bradford, RI $59,153 Bristol, RI $57,933 Carolina, RI $58,671

Charlestown, RI $58,733 Chepachet, RI $57,877 Clayville, RI $57,933 Coventry, RI $57,877 West Greenwich, RI $57,838 East Greenwich, RI $57,916 Exeter, RI $59,153 Fiskeville, RI $57,989

Forestdale, RI $57,933 Foster, RI $57,838 Glendale, RI $57,838 Greene, RI $58,487 Greenville, RI $57,989 Harmony, RI $57,972 Harrisville, RI $57,877 Hope, RI $57,989

Hope Valley, RI $59,192 Hopkinton, RI $59,209 Jamestown, RI $58,615 Kenyon, RI $59,136 Little Compton, RI $58,946 Manville, RI $57,989 Mapleville, RI $57,838 Newport, RI $58,627

Middletown, RI $58,873 North Kingstown, RI $57,821 North Scituate, RI $57,972 Oakland, RI $57,894 Pascoag, RI $57,860 Pawtucket, RI $57,989 Central Falls, RI $57,989 Cumberland, RI $57,989

Lincoln, RI $57,989 Portsmouth, RI $58,392 Prudence Island, RI $57,877 Rockville, RI $59,209 Saunderstown, RI $58,649 Shannock, RI $59,119 Slatersville, RI $57,933 Slocum, RI $58,649

Tiverton, RI $58,985 Wakefield, RI $58,588 Kingston, RI $58,599 Narragansett, RI $58,610 Peace Dale, RI $58,588 Warren, RI $57,972 Warwick, RI $57,989 Westerly, RI $59,225

West Kingston, RI $58,632 West Warwick, RI $57,989 Wood River Junction, RI $59,153 Woonsocket, RI $57,933 North Smithfield, RI $57,972 Wyoming, RI $59,136 Providence, RI $57,989 Cranston, RI $57,989

North Providence, RI $57,989 East Providence, RI $57,989 Riverside, RI $57,989 Rumford, RI $57,989 Smithfield, RI $57,989 Johnston, RI $57,989

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

Understanding how an Electrical 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 April 01, 2026

$51,848

Average $58,017/year

$63,183

$4,321

Average $4,835/month

$5,265

$997

Average $1,116/week

$1,215

$25

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,183	$5,265	$1,215	$30
Average	$58,017	$4,835	$1,116	$28
25th Percentile	$51,848	$4,321	$997	$25

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