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How much does an inspector make in Lakeland?

$46,090a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area. That is $22.16 an hour or $3,841 a month.

Hourly
$22.16
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
283 of 388
Jobs in the area
830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,380Median: $46,090Highest 10%: $64,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,380$17.01
25th$37,650$18.10
Median$46,090$22.16
75th$56,860$27.34
90th$64,070$30.80

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Sebastian, FL$60,190
Crestview, FL$56,160
Wildwood, FL$54,120
Panama City, FL$51,580
Pensacola, FL$50,950
Naples, FL$50,670
Port St. Lucie, FL$50,120
Palm Bay, FL$49,940
Jacksonville, FL$48,410
North Port, FL$48,090
Tallahassee, FL$47,790
Gainesville, FL$47,700
Deltona, FL$47,250
Tampa, FL$47,180
Miami, FL$46,820
Ocala, FL$46,670
Orlando, FL$45,630
Cape Coral, FL$44,650
Inspector salary in Florida Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Lakeland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$106,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,710
Dental Laboratory Technician$58,040
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,390
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,820
Prepress Technician and Worker$50,340
Welder$48,520
Machinist$46,990
Printing Press Operator$46,380
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,750
Salaries for every job in Lakeland, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Lakeland?

The median hourly pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area is $22.16 ($46,090 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Lakeland than the national average?

No: $46,090 against $48,570 nationally, 5% less.

How does Lakeland compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $47,540, so Lakeland pays 3% less.

Where does Lakeland rank for inspector pay?

283 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Lakeland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,070 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.