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How much does an inspector make in Johnson City?

$44,980a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,748 a month.

Hourly
$21.63
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
313 of 388
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,130Median: $44,980Highest 10%: $65,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,130$15.93
25th$37,130$17.85
Median$44,980$21.63
75th$48,720$23.42
90th$65,500$31.49

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
Jackson, TN$45,910
Clarksville, TN$45,600
Memphis, TN$44,910
Cleveland, TN$44,520
Morristown, TN$39,710
Inspector salary in Tennessee Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,880
Tool and Die Maker$56,460
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,220
Welder$46,070
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,010
Machinist$45,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,480
Coating$44,600
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$43,480
Production Worker$42,480
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Johnson City?

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $21.63 ($44,980 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Johnson City than the national average?

No: $44,980 against $48,570 nationally, 7% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,760, so Johnson City pays 2% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for inspector pay?

313 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Johnson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,500 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.