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

An Inspector's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,227 for beginners, reaching about $77,388 at mid-level, and approach $80,579 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Inspector?

Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Inspector roles are District of Columbia $84,073, California $83,754, Massachusetts $82,638. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Elevator Inspector: $75,184; Fire Inspector: $73,790; Building Inspector: $60,869; Health Inspector: $58,791; Public Transportation Inspector: $58,484.

Inspector Salary in Delaware

How much does an Inspector make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inspector in Delaware is $76,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,937
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,822 to $82,676
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,381

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Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,676	$6,890	$1,590	$40
Average	$76,897	$6,408	$1,479	$37
25th Percentile	$69,822	$5,819	$1,343	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Inspector Salaries

An 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 Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an 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): $75,227
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,423
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,388
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,667
Expert (over 8 years): $80,579

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Inspector	$75,227
Intermediate Level Inspector	$75,423
Senior Level Inspector	$77,388
Specialist Level Inspector	$79,667
Expert Level Inspector	$80,579

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

District of Columbia: $84,073.
California: $83,754.
Massachusetts: $82,638.

District of Columbia $84,073 California $83,754 Massachusetts $82,638 Washington $82,334 New Jersey $82,303 Alaska $82,197 Connecticut $81,149 New York $80,724

Hawaii $79,365 Rhode Island $78,727 Maryland $78,294 Minnesota $77,702 Colorado $77,474 Illinois $77,398 Oregon $77,110 Delaware $76,897

New Hampshire $76,763 Virginia $76,464 Pennsylvania $75,591 Nevada $75,151 North Dakota $75,006 Michigan $74,779 Wisconsin $74,695 Vermont $74,528

Texas $74,065 Maine $74,034 Arizona $73,989 Ohio $73,936 Georgia $73,237 Indiana $72,888 Wyoming $72,819 Utah $72,713

Iowa $72,668 Kansas $72,303 Louisiana $72,197 North Carolina $72,159 Missouri $72,144 Florida $71,848 Montana $71,688 Nebraska $71,536

Kentucky $71,453 South Carolina $71,149 Tennessee $70,959 Idaho $70,883 New Mexico $70,329 Oklahoma $70,207 Alabama $69,759 South Dakota $69,008

Arkansas $68,598 West Virginia $68,377 Mississippi $67,717

Top Paying Cities for 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: $79,585
Little Creek: $78,849
Magnolia: $79,175

Lincoln, DE $79,585 Little Creek, DE $78,849 Magnolia, DE $79,175 Milford, DE $79,585 Marydel, DE $78,552 Millsboro, DE $79,585 Millville, DE $80,117 Milton, DE $79,585

Nassau, DE $79,585 Ocean View, DE $80,117 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,117 Seaford, DE $78,750 Selbyville, DE $80,117 Smyrna, DE $78,461 Viola, DE $79,175 Woodside, DE $78,947

Bear, DE $77,884 Newark, DE $77,915 Claymont, DE $77,975 Delaware City, DE $77,915 Hockessin, DE $77,975 Kirkwood, DE $77,915 Middletown, DE $78,302 Montchanin, DE $77,975

New Castle, DE $77,975 Odessa, DE $78,408 Port Penn, DE $77,702 Rockland, DE $77,975 Saint Georges, DE $77,915 Townsend, DE $78,294 Winterthur, DE $77,975 Lewes, DE $79,585

Wilmington, DE $77,975 Dover, DE $78,811 Dover Afb, DE $78,993 Bethany Beach, DE $80,117 Bethel, DE $78,750 Bridgeville, DE $79,585 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,894 Cheswold, DE $78,628

Clayton, DE $78,431 Dagsboro, DE $80,117 Delmar, DE $78,750 Ellendale, DE $79,585 Felton, DE $79,585 Fenwick Island, DE $80,117 Frankford, DE $80,117 Frederica, DE $79,585

Georgetown, DE $79,585 Greenwood, DE $79,585 Harbeson, DE $79,585 Harrington, DE $79,585 Hartly, DE $78,393 Houston, DE $79,585 Kenton, DE $78,431 Laurel, DE $78,750

Yorklyn, DE $77,975

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

Understanding how an 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

$69,822

Average $76,897/year

$82,676

$5,819

Average $6,408/month

$6,890

$1,343

Average $1,479/week

$1,590

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,676	$6,890	$1,590	$40
Average	$76,897	$6,408	$1,479	$37
25th Percentile	$69,822	$5,819	$1,343	$34

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