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How much does an inspector make in Blacksburg?

$46,080a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $22.15 an hour or $3,840 a month.

Hourly
$22.15
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
284 of 388
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,700Median: $46,080Highest 10%: $65,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,700$17.64
25th$38,550$18.53
Median$46,080$22.15
75th$56,150$27.00
90th$65,760$31.62

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Washington, DC$61,820
Charlottesville, VA$58,570
Lynchburg, VA$57,660
Virginia Beach, VA$57,330
Staunton, VA$52,690
Richmond, VA$48,710
Roanoke, VA$48,470
Kingsport, TN$47,160
Winchester, VA$46,220
Harrisonburg, VA$46,170
Inspector salary in Virginia Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,800
Machinist$59,920
Welder$57,650
Coating$51,800
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,040
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,870
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,360
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,950
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,220
Extruding$42,970
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Blacksburg?

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $22.15 ($46,080 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Blacksburg than the national average?

No: $46,080 against $48,570 nationally, 5% less.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $49,590, so Blacksburg pays 7% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for inspector pay?

284 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Blacksburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,760 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.