How much does an inspector make in Hammond?
$42,950a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Hammond, LA metro area. That is $20.65 an hour or $3,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.65
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 345 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,520Median: $42,950Highest 10%: $80,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,520 | $14.19 | |
| 25th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| Median | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 75th | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| 90th | $80,750 | $38.82 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Lake Charles, LA | $63,570 |
| New Orleans, LA | $60,360 |
| Houma, LA | $59,870 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,720 |
| Shreveport, LA | $50,370 |
| Slidell, LA | $50,240 |
| Monroe, LA | $45,800 |
| Alexandria, LA | $43,740 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,110 |
Related jobs in Hammond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $64,490 |
| Welder | $58,490 |
| Production Worker | $39,150 |
| Food Processing Worker | $36,620 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender | $36,410 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $36,110 |
| Baker | $26,240 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $23,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Hammond?
The median hourly pay in the Hammond, LA metro area is $20.65 ($42,950 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Hammond than the national average?
No: $42,950 against $48,570 nationally, 12% less.
How does Hammond compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $49,490, so Hammond pays 13% less.
Where does Hammond rank for inspector pay?
345 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,750 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.