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How much does an inspector make in Charlotte?

$47,670a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.

Hourly
$22.92
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
237 of 388
Jobs in the area
5,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $47,670Highest 10%: $71,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,310$16.98
25th$39,260$18.88
Median$47,670$22.92
75th$60,610$29.14
90th$71,880$34.56

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Wilmington, NC$57,840
Virginia Beach, VA$57,330
Greenville, NC$54,820
Jacksonville, NC$52,790
Rocky Mount, NC$49,660
Raleigh, NC$49,460
Durham, NC$49,390
Asheville, NC$49,010
Fayetteville, NC$47,160
Greensboro, NC$45,810
Winston-Salem, NC$44,700
Hickory, NC$43,140
Goldsboro, NC$37,080
Pinehurst, NC$36,990
Burlington, NC$36,980
Inspector salary in North Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator$112,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
Gas Plant Operator$89,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $22.92 ($47,670 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Charlotte than the national average?

No: $47,670 against $48,570 nationally, 2% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,430, so Charlotte pays 3% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for inspector pay?

237 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,880 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.