As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Environmental Health Inspector in Austin, TX is $58,910, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,133 weekly, or $4,909 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Environmental Health Inspector in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Environmental Health Inspector in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $46,057 to $78,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,182) and 75th percentile ($68,984), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,155 per year. This $16,802 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Sustainability, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Austin Environmental Health Inspector often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 statewide for Environmental Health Inspector job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Environmental Health Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Environmental Health Inspector Salary $46,057 Austin, TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Environmental Health Inspector Salary $52,182 Austin, TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Environmental Health Inspector Salary $58,910 Austin, TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Environmental Health Inspector Salary $68,984 Austin, TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Environmental Health Inspector Salary $78,155 Austin, TX August 01, 2026
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What is an Environmental Health Inspector ?

Environmental Health Officers (also known as Public Health Inspectors or Environmental Health Practitioners) are responsible for carrying out measures for protecting public health, including administering and enforcing legislation related to environmental health and providing support to minimize health and safety hazards. Environmental Health Practitioners are multi-skilled in many areas with individuals being highly trained, usually to degree level, and often requiring additional professional training, professional competency assessment and continuing professional development in order to cont...

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  1. This Job:

    Environmental Health Inspector

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Environmental & Employee Safety Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Environmental Health Inspector in Austin, TX. The base salary for Environmental Health Inspector ranges from $52,182 to $68,984 with the average base salary of $58,910. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,439 to $89,346 with the average total cash compensation of $77,024.

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