How much does an inspector make in Cleveland?
$49,020a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $23.57 an hour or $4,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.57
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 5,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,970Median: $49,020Highest 10%: $76,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| Median | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| 75th | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 90th | $76,930 | $36.99 |
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 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,340 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $23.57 ($49,020 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $49,020 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,360, so Cleveland pays 4% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for inspector pay?
183 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,930 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.