How much does an inspector make in El Centro?
$46,130a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $22.18 an hour or $3,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.18
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 280 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $46,130Highest 10%: $68,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 75th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| 90th | $68,120 | $32.75 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Hanford, CA | $62,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,340 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,550 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,890 |
| Vallejo, CA | $55,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $54,450 |
| Modesto, CA | $53,560 |
| Redding, CA | $51,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,560 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $51,520 |
| Oxnard, CA | $51,240 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,210 |
| Merced, CA | $49,940 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,600 |
| Napa, CA | $49,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,020 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,710 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,030 |
| Chico, CA | $44,680 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,550 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,500 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $22.18 ($46,130 a year).
Do inspectors make more in El Centro than the national average?
No: $46,130 against $48,570 nationally, 5% less.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,300, so El Centro pays 15% less.
Where does El Centro rank for inspector pay?
280 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,120 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.