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How much does an inspector make in Asheville?

$49,010a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $23.56 an hour or $4,084 a month.

Hourly
$23.56
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
184 of 388
Jobs in the area
790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $49,010Highest 10%: $80,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,820$17.70
25th$44,480$21.38
Median$49,010$23.56
75th$58,200$27.98
90th$80,390$38.65

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Wilmington, NC$57,840
Virginia Beach, VA$57,330
Greenville, NC$54,820
Jacksonville, NC$52,790
Rocky Mount, NC$49,660
Raleigh, NC$49,460
Durham, NC$49,390
Charlotte, NC$47,670
Fayetteville, NC$47,160
Greensboro, NC$45,810
Winston-Salem, NC$44,700
Hickory, NC$43,140
Goldsboro, NC$37,080
Pinehurst, NC$36,990
Burlington, NC$36,980
Inspector salary in North Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Tool and Die Maker$60,950
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Welder$52,540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Grinding$50,400
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Asheville?

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $23.56 ($49,010 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Asheville than the national average?

Yes: $49,010 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,430, so Asheville pays 6% more.

Where does Asheville rank for inspector pay?

184 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Asheville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,390 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.