How much does a public health inspector make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,821 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,511
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,510 |
| 3. United States | $81,850 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $77,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist$185,300
- Pharmacist$140,900
- Physical therapist$101,400
- Dietitian$76,400
- Speech therapist$97,730
- Optometrist$136,600
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified$95,580
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $105,700 |
| Maryland | $98,230 |
| Colorado | $96,060 |
| Washington | $94,530 |
| Georgia | $92,410 |
| New Hampshire | $92,170 |
| Minnesota | $90,730 |
| Rhode Island | $90,430 |
| Wyoming | $89,830 |
| Oregon | $89,010 |
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| Florida | $88,630 |
| Illinois | $88,420 |
| Connecticut | $88,260 |
| Nevada | $88,230 |
| Hawaii | $87,720 |
| Alaska | $86,810 |
| Virginia | $86,790 |
| New Jersey | $86,050 |
| California | $85,760 |
| Ohio | $85,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,790 |
| Massachusetts | $84,620 |
| Louisiana | $84,330 |
| Iowa | $84,300 |
| North Dakota | $84,170 |
| South Carolina | $83,920 |
| New York | $83,200 |
| Missouri | $82,800 |
| Arizona | $82,660 |
| Wisconsin | $81,690 |
| Utah | $81,540 |
| Maine | $79,960 |
| West Virginia | $79,860 |
| Kansas | $79,820 |
| Kentucky | $79,420 |
| Alabama | $79,240 |
| Idaho | $78,310 |
| North Carolina | $77,760 |
| Vermont | $77,400 |
| Indiana | $76,820 |
| Nebraska | $76,720 |
| Tennessee | $76,330 |
| Mississippi | $75,640 |
| Michigan | $75,590 |
| South Dakota | $75,120 |
| Texas | $75,010 |
| Delaware | $74,670 |
| Oklahoma | $74,190 |
| Montana | $73,800 |
| New Mexico | $72,840 |
| Arkansas | $71,060 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,150 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public health inspector make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,821 a month, $81,850 a year.
How much does a public health inspector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $51,180 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $129,600.
Which country pays a public health inspector the most?
United States, with a median of $81,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a public health inspector the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $105,700 a year.
Does a public health inspector make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $81,850 a year against $71,720 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a public health inspector or a dentist?
A dentist: $185,300 a year against $81,850 for a public health inspector, 2.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate