How much does an inspector make in Lancaster?
$47,220a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 247 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $70,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| Median | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 90th | $70,780 | $34.03 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,990 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $51,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $50,890 |
| Reading, PA | $49,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,090 |
| York, PA | $48,790 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,420 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $47,270 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,460 |
| Lebanon, PA | $46,240 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $45,780 |
| State College, PA | $44,860 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,380 |
| Williamsport, PA | $43,020 |
| Erie, PA | $42,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $47,220 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Lancaster pays 2% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for inspector pay?
247 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,780 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.