How much does an inspector make in El Paso?
$36,930a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 376 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,640Median: $36,930Highest 10%: $66,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,640 | $11.85 | |
| 25th | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| Median | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 90th | $66,300 | $31.88 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Amarillo, TX | $53,970 |
| Beaumont, TX | $51,430 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,070 |
| Austin, TX | $48,260 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,050 |
| Midland, TX | $47,590 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,040 |
| Waco, TX | $46,900 |
| Odessa, TX | $46,640 |
| Houston, TX | $46,630 |
| Killeen, TX | $46,580 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,210 |
| Sherman, TX | $44,830 |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,040 |
| Longview, TX | $43,540 |
| College Station, TX | $43,420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $43,420 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,440 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,350 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,790 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,120 |
| Victoria, TX | $33,240 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $97,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $61,270 |
| Rolling Machine Setter | $52,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $50,030 |
| Machinist | $46,880 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $45,800 |
| Welder | $45,000 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $43,890 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting | $41,390 |
| Metal Worker and Plastic Worker | $40,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $17.75 ($36,930 a year).
Do inspectors make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $36,930 against $48,570 nationally, 24% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $46,210, so El Paso pays 20% less.
Where does El Paso rank for inspector pay?
376 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,300 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.