How much does an inspector make in Cleveland?
$44,520a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.40
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 323 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,950Median: $44,520Highest 10%: $58,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,950 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| Median | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 75th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $58,490 | $28.12 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Nashville, TN | $47,170 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,160 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,820 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,130 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,910 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $44,980 |
| Memphis, TN | $44,910 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,710 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $58,120 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $50,670 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $48,080 |
| Welder | $46,670 |
| Machinist | $46,120 |
| Coating | $45,560 |
| Molding | $44,510 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $44,110 |
| Cutting | $43,720 |
| Food Processing Worker | $39,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $21.40 ($44,520 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $44,520 against $48,570 nationally, 8% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $45,760, so Cleveland pays 3% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for inspector pay?
323 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,490 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.