How much does an inspector make in Kentucky?
$46,280a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Kentucky. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,460Median: $46,280Highest 10%: $66,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| 25th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| 90th | $66,330 | $31.89 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Owensboro, KY | $49,390 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,340 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,000 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,850 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,600 |
| Lexington, KY | $44,340 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $43,720 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $41,910 |
| Huntington, WV | $40,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 39. West Virginia | $47,010 |
| 40. South Carolina | $46,890 |
| 41. North Carolina | $46,430 |
| 42. Kentucky | $46,280 |
| 43. Texas | $46,210 |
| 44. Vermont | $46,210 |
| 45. Georgia | $46,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.25 ($46,280 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $46,280 against $48,570 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for inspector pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays inspectors the most?
Owensboro, KY, with a median of $49,390 a year.
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.