How much does an inspector make in Baltimore?
$60,750a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $29.21 an hour or $5,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.21
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,050Median: $60,750Highest 10%: $95,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 75th | $79,620 | $38.28 | |
| 90th | $95,130 | $45.74 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Lexington Park, MD | $92,000 |
| Washington, DC | $61,820 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $52,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,990 |
| Salisbury, MD | $46,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $29.21 ($60,750 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $60,750 against $48,570 nationally, 25% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $61,790, so Baltimore pays 2% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for inspector pay?
24 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,130 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.