How much does an inspector make in Columbus?
$47,130a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.66
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 253 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 4,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $47,130Highest 10%: $72,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| Median | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 75th | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $72,910 | $35.05 |
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 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,340 |
| Akron, OH | $47,780 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.66 ($47,130 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $47,130 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,360, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for inspector pay?
253 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,910 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.