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How much does an inspector make in Erie?

$42,480a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $20.42 an hour or $3,540 a month.

Hourly
$20.42
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
351 of 388
Jobs in the area
740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $42,480Highest 10%: $61,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$36,110$17.36
Median$42,480$20.42
75th$49,930$24.00
90th$61,780$29.70

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Philadelphia, PA$51,990
Chambersburg, PA$51,430
Johnstown, PA$50,890
Reading, PA$49,170
Pittsburgh, PA$49,090
York, PA$48,790
Allentown, PA$48,420
Harrisburg, PA$47,270
Lancaster, PA$47,220
Scranton, PA$46,460
Lebanon, PA$46,240
Gettysburg, PA$45,780
State College, PA$44,860
Altoona, PA$44,380
Williamsport, PA$43,020
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Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$63,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,180
Forging Machine Setter$55,250
Machinist$55,120
Welder$49,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,210
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,290
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Erie?

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $20.42 ($42,480 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Erie than the national average?

No: $42,480 against $48,570 nationally, 13% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Erie pays 12% less.

Where does Erie rank for inspector pay?

351 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Erie?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,780 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.