How much does an inspector make in Houston?
$46,630a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 269 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 16,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,540Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $77,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,540 | $15.64 | |
| 25th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| 90th | $77,090 | $37.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Amarillo, TX | $53,970 |
| Beaumont, TX | $51,430 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,070 |
| Austin, TX | $48,260 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,050 |
| Midland, TX | $47,590 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,040 |
| Waco, TX | $46,900 |
| Odessa, TX | $46,640 |
| Killeen, TX | $46,580 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,210 |
| Sherman, TX | $44,830 |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,040 |
| Longview, TX | $43,540 |
| College Station, TX | $43,420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $43,420 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,440 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,930 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,350 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,790 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,120 |
| Victoria, TX | $33,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $46,630 against $48,570 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $46,210, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for inspector pay?
269 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,090 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.