How much does an inspector make in Bend?
$49,000a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $23.56 an hour or $4,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.56
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,570Median: $49,000Highest 10%: $80,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| Median | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 75th | $65,490 | $31.49 | |
| 90th | $80,300 | $38.61 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Albany, OR | $62,460 |
| Portland, OR | $58,460 |
| Medford, OR | $51,710 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,440 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,520 |
| Salem, OR | $45,670 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $70,160 |
| Machinist | $62,890 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $62,310 |
| Welder | $56,910 |
| Woodworking Machine Setter | $55,400 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $55,310 |
| Cutting | $53,680 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,320 |
| Separating | $52,000 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $51,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $23.56 ($49,000 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $49,000 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,120, so Bend pays 9% less.
Where does Bend rank for inspector pay?
185 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,300 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.