How much does an inspector make in Delaware?
$57,190a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Delaware. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $57,190Highest 10%: $80,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $41,180 | $19.80 | |
| Median | $57,190 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 90th | $80,650 | $38.77 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,990 |
| Dover, DE | $45,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 6. Colorado | $58,350 |
| 7. Montana | $58,070 |
| 8. Wyoming | $57,900 |
| 9. Delaware | $57,190 |
| 10. Minnesota | $57,170 |
| 11. Connecticut | $57,090 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $54,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $27.50 ($57,190 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $57,190 against $48,570 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Delaware rank for inspector pay?
Delaware ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays inspectors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $51,990 a year.
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.