How much does an inspector make in Lexington?
$44,340a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 328 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,460Median: $44,340Highest 10%: $78,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| 25th | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| Median | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| 90th | $78,120 | $37.56 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Owensboro, KY | $49,390 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,340 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,000 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,850 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,600 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $43,720 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $41,910 |
| Huntington, WV | $40,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $21.32 ($44,340 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $44,340 against $48,570 nationally, 9% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $46,280, so Lexington pays 4% less.
Where does Lexington rank for inspector pay?
328 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,120 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.