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How much does an inspector make in Harrisburg?

$47,270a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $22.73 an hour or $3,939 a month.

Hourly
$22.73
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
244 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $47,270Highest 10%: $64,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,470$17.05
25th$38,830$18.67
Median$47,270$22.73
75th$57,250$27.52
90th$64,340$30.93

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
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
Erie, PA$42,480
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Related jobs in Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,560
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,050
Tool and Die Maker$64,920
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,680
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,200
Machinist$56,070
Welder$52,330
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,430
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,230
Coating$50,600
Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Harrisburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $22.73 ($47,270 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Harrisburg than the national average?

No: $47,270 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Harrisburg pays 2% less.

Where does Harrisburg rank for inspector pay?

244 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Harrisburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,340 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.