Utility Pole Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does an Utility Pole Inspector make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Utility Pole Inspector in the United States is $64,040 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,598
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,867 to $73,230
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,247
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Utility Pole Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,230 $6,103 $1,408 $35
Average $64,040 $5,337 $1,232 $31
25th Percentile $57,867 $4,822 $1,113 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Utility Pole Inspector Salaries

An Utility Pole 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 Utility Pole Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Utility Pole 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): $57,721
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,468
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,497
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,391
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,171
Levels Salary
Safety Te... Level Utility Pole Inspector$57,721
Utility P... Level Utility Pole Inspector$64,468
Safety Te... Level Utility Pole Inspector$71,497
Safety Te... Level Utility Pole Inspector$84,391
Safety Su... Level Utility Pole Inspector$89,171
$57,721 0 yr
$64,468 < 2 yrs
$71,497 2-4 yrs
$84,391 5-8 yrs
$89,171 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Utility Pole 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: $80,773
  • San Francisco: $79,889
  • Oakland: $78,205

What Skills Can Increase an Utility Pole Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.91% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Safety Management (Mentioned in 3.63% Job Postings): Applying safety principles, framework, processes, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and other adverse consequences.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.91%
Safety Management 3.63%
Risk Assessment 1.57%
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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 Utility Pole Inspector's salary.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Radiation Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Aviation
$73,005
14%
Radiation Safety
$71,084
11%
Microsoft PowerPoint
$70,443
10%
Program Management
$70,443
10%
Innovation
$69,163
8%
Consulting
$68,522
7%
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Utility Pole Inspector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Utility Pole Inspector roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Utility Pole Inspector positions in MFG Durable or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Utility Pole Inspector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Utility Pole Inspector

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$80,049$38.025%
Biotechnology$76,847$37.020%
Business Services$73,645$35.015%
Chemicals$71,724$34.012%
Construction$70,443$34.010%

How Education impacts an Utility Pole Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Utility Pole Inspectors enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Utility Pole Inspector with a Associate's Degree is between $57,661 and $63,060).

Utility Pole Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Utility Pole Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 29.0%
High School 29.0%
Associates 22.6%
Bachelors 38.7%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Utility Pole Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Utility Pole 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Utility Pole Inspector

Salaries for an Utility Pole Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,427 in 2023 to around $61,388 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Utility Pole Inspector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Utility Pole Inspector Over Time

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$61,427
2024
$61,737
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FAQ about Utility Pole Inspector

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Utility Pole Inspector?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Utility Pole Inspector roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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