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How much does an inspector make in Allentown?

$48,420a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,035 a month.

Hourly
$23.28
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
202 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $48,420Highest 10%: $69,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,590$17.59
25th$40,560$19.50
Median$48,420$23.28
75th$59,490$28.60
90th$69,510$33.42

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Philadelphia, PA$51,990
Chambersburg, PA$51,430
Johnstown, PA$50,890
Reading, PA$49,170
Pittsburgh, PA$49,090
York, PA$48,790
Harrisburg, PA$47,270
Lancaster, PA$47,220
Scranton, PA$46,460
Lebanon, PA$46,240
Gettysburg, PA$45,780
State College, PA$44,860
Altoona, PA$44,380
Williamsport, PA$43,020
Erie, PA$42,480
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Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,950
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$72,870
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,190
Cutting$60,080
Separating$59,610
Machinist$59,330
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,520
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$57,370
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $23.28 ($48,420 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $48,420 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Allentown pays 0% more.

Where does Allentown rank for inspector pay?

202 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,510 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.