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How much does an inspector make in Altoona?

$44,380a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $21.34 an hour or $3,698 a month.

Hourly
$21.34
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
326 of 388
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,540Median: $44,380Highest 10%: $62,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,540$14.68
25th$36,430$17.51
Median$44,380$21.34
75th$51,880$24.94
90th$62,100$29.86

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
Allentown, PA$48,420
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
Williamsport, PA$43,020
Erie, PA$42,480
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Related jobs in Altoona

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,660
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,450
Machinist$52,660
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,080
Welder$51,540
Coating$49,690
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,200
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,070
Paper Goods Machine Setter$44,890
Salaries for every job in Altoona, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Altoona?

The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $21.34 ($44,380 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Altoona than the national average?

No: $44,380 against $48,570 nationally, 9% less.

How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Altoona pays 8% less.

Where does Altoona rank for inspector pay?

326 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Altoona?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,100 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.