How much does an inspector make in Albany?
$62,470a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $30.03 an hour or $5,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.03
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $62,470Highest 10%: $94,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $62,470 | $30.03 | |
| 75th | $79,020 | $37.99 | |
| 90th | $94,810 | $45.58 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Kingston, NY | $56,790 |
| Elmira, NY | $55,380 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,780 |
| New York, NY | $50,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,500 |
| Utica, NY | $48,810 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,760 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,620 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,160 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $30.03 ($62,470 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $62,470 against $48,570 nationally, 29% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,990, so Albany pays 25% more.
Where does Albany rank for inspector pay?
15 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,810 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.