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How much does an inspector make in Charleston?

$49,810a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,151 a month.

Hourly
$23.95
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
150 of 388
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,410Median: $49,810Highest 10%: $76,460
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,410$16.54
25th$40,200$19.33
Median$49,810$23.95
75th$61,000$29.33
90th$76,460$36.76

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Parkersburg, WV$62,630
Washington, DC$61,820
Weirton, WV$61,230
Hagerstown, MD$52,170
Winchester, VA$46,220
Wheeling, WV$44,350
Morgantown, WV$42,900
Huntington, WV$40,240
Beckley, WV$37,210
Inspector salary in West Virginia Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Gas Plant Operator$85,790
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$77,670
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$71,470
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$61,530
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,680
Machinist$48,110
Welder$48,000
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,570
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,010
Electrical$40,260
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $23.95 ($49,810 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Charleston than the national average?

Yes: $49,810 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $47,010, so Charleston pays 6% more.

Where does Charleston rank for inspector pay?

150 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,460 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.