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How much does an inspector make in Greensboro?

$45,810a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area. That is $22.02 an hour or $3,818 a month.

Hourly
$22.02
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
293 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,090Median: $45,810Highest 10%: $70,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,090$14.95
25th$36,580$17.59
Median$45,810$22.02
75th$58,850$28.29
90th$70,290$33.79

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Wilmington, NC$57,840
Virginia Beach, VA$57,330
Greenville, NC$54,820
Jacksonville, NC$52,790
Rocky Mount, NC$49,660
Raleigh, NC$49,460
Durham, NC$49,390
Asheville, NC$49,010
Charlotte, NC$47,670
Fayetteville, NC$47,160
Winston-Salem, NC$44,700
Hickory, NC$43,140
Goldsboro, NC$37,080
Pinehurst, NC$36,990
Burlington, NC$36,980
Inspector salary in North Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Greensboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,050
Chemical Plant and System Operator$65,450
Tool and Die Maker$61,090
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$60,390
Separating$55,800
Welder$54,180
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,380
Machinist$52,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,680
Salaries for every job in Greensboro, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Greensboro?

The median hourly pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $22.02 ($45,810 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Greensboro than the national average?

No: $45,810 against $48,570 nationally, 6% less.

How does Greensboro compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,430, so Greensboro pays 1% less.

Where does Greensboro rank for inspector pay?

293 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Greensboro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,290 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.