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How much does an inspector make in Cincinnati?

$48,340a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.

Hourly
$23.24
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
207 of 388
Jobs in the area
6,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $48,340Highest 10%: $73,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,280$17.44
25th$40,110$19.28
Median$48,340$23.24
75th$60,250$28.97
90th$73,860$35.51

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Weirton, WV$61,230
Lima, OH$57,990
Sandusky, OH$56,750
Springfield, OH$56,310
Canton, OH$49,920
Cleveland, OH$49,020
Akron, OH$47,780
Columbus, OH$47,130
Toledo, OH$46,790
Dayton, OH$46,700
Youngstown, OH$46,020
Wheeling, WV$44,350
Huntington, WV$40,240
Mansfield, OH$39,950
Inspector salary in Ohio Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,800
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,880
Plant and System Operator$67,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,430
Tool and Die Maker$64,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,460
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,820
Machinist$57,300
Separating$56,790
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $23.24 ($48,340 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

Yes: $48,340 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $47,360, so Cincinnati pays 2% more.

Where does Cincinnati rank for inspector pay?

207 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,860 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.