How much does an inspector make in Los Angeles?
$51,560a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $24.79 an hour or $4,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.79
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 22,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,470Median: $51,560Highest 10%: $82,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $51,560 | $24.79 | |
| 75th | $63,980 | $30.76 | |
| 90th | $82,200 | $39.52 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Hanford, CA | $62,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,340 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,550 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,890 |
| Vallejo, CA | $55,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $54,450 |
| Modesto, CA | $53,560 |
| Redding, CA | $51,690 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $51,520 |
| Oxnard, CA | $51,240 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,210 |
| Merced, CA | $49,940 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,600 |
| Napa, CA | $49,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,020 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,710 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,130 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,030 |
| Chico, CA | $44,680 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,550 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,500 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $82,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $82,460 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $78,020 |
| Plant and System Operator | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $24.79 ($51,560 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $51,560 against $48,570 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,300, so Los Angeles pays 5% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for inspector pay?
115 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,200 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.