How much does an inspector make in Boston?
$58,210a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $27.99 an hour or $4,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.99
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 7,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,070Median: $58,210Highest 10%: $79,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,070 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $58,210 | $27.99 | |
| 75th | $68,130 | $32.75 | |
| 90th | $79,840 | $38.38 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $59,730 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $55,560 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $51,890 |
| Providence, RI | $49,790 |
| Worcester, MA | $49,660 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,420 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $27.99 ($58,210 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $58,210 against $48,570 nationally, 20% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $52,270, so Boston pays 11% more.
Where does Boston rank for inspector pay?
54 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,840 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.