How much does an inspector make in Fresno?
$44,550a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.42
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 322 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,630Median: $44,550Highest 10%: $65,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| 75th | $53,990 | $25.96 | |
| 90th | $65,290 | $31.39 |
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 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,130 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,030 |
| Chico, CA | $44,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,500 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $138,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $87,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,550 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $67,260 |
| Machinist | $54,580 |
| Welder | $50,550 |
| Molder | $49,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $49,330 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $48,900 |
| Coating | $48,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $21.42 ($44,550 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Fresno than the national average?
No: $44,550 against $48,570 nationally, 8% less.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,300, so Fresno pays 18% less.
Where does Fresno rank for inspector pay?
322 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,290 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.