Salaripedia
English

How much does an inspector make in Greenville?

$47,470a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,956 a month.

Hourly
$22.82
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
240 of 388
Jobs in the area
3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $47,470Highest 10%: $70,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,360$17.00
25th$38,570$18.54
Median$47,470$22.82
75th$59,990$28.84
90th$70,820$34.05

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Charleston, SC$50,470
Augusta, GA$49,960
Sumter, SC$49,250
Spartanburg, SC$49,160
Columbia, SC$48,310
Charlotte, NC$47,670
Florence, SC$47,280
Hilton Head Island, SC$42,640
Myrtle Beach, SC$42,620
Inspector salary in South Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Greenville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$81,580
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$73,740
Tool and Die Maker$67,830
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,350
Machinist$57,970
Gas Plant Operator$57,080
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,590
Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Greenville?

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $22.82 ($47,470 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Greenville than the national average?

No: $47,470 against $48,570 nationally, 2% less.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,890, so Greenville pays 1% more.

Where does Greenville rank for inspector pay?

240 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Greenville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,820 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.