Lumber Inspector Salary in the United States

Lumber Inspector Salary

How much does a Lumber Inspector make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lumber Inspector in the United States is $59,170. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,669 to a high of $74,247, with most professionals earning between $52,626 and $67,061.

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Lumber Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lumber Inspector Salary $46,669 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lumber Inspector Salary $52,626 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lumber Inspector Salary $59,170 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lumber Inspector Salary $67,061 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lumber Inspector Salary $74,247 US March 01, 2025
25% $52,626 10% $46,669 90% $74,247 75% $67,061 $59,170 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Quality Control Inspector I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Lumber Inspector

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Quality Control Inspector III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Lumber Inspector in the United States. The base salary for Lumber Inspector ranges from $52,626 to $67,061 with the average base salary of $59,170. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,585 to $68,647 with the average total cash compensation of $60,558.

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