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How much does an inspector make in Jackson?

$45,910a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $22.07 an hour or $3,826 a month.

Hourly
$22.07
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
290 of 388
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,330Median: $45,910Highest 10%: $61,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,330$16.50
25th$37,490$18.02
Median$45,910$22.07
75th$51,050$24.54
90th$61,820$29.72

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Nashville, TN$47,170
Kingsport, TN$47,160
Chattanooga, TN$46,820
Knoxville, TN$46,130
Clarksville, TN$45,600
Johnson City, TN$44,980
Memphis, TN$44,910
Cleveland, TN$44,520
Morristown, TN$39,710
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Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,550
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Tool and Die Maker$57,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,070
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,610
Machinist$48,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,250
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,890
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,840
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $22.07 ($45,910 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $45,910 against $48,570 nationally, 5% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,760, so Jackson pays 0% more.

Where does Jackson rank for inspector pay?

290 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,820 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.