How much does an inspector make in Buffalo?
$48,620a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.38
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 195 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $48,620Highest 10%: $74,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $40,060 | $19.26 | |
| Median | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 75th | $61,310 | $29.48 | |
| 90th | $74,950 | $36.03 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Albany, NY | $62,470 |
| Kingston, NY | $56,790 |
| Elmira, NY | $55,380 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,780 |
| New York, NY | $50,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,500 |
| Utica, NY | $48,810 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,760 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,160 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.38 ($48,620 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $48,620 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,990, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for inspector pay?
195 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,950 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.