Salaripedia
English

How much does an inspector make in Lubbock?

$44,040a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $21.17 an hour or $3,670 a month.

Hourly
$21.17
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
331 of 388
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,480Median: $44,040Highest 10%: $69,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,480$15.13
25th$36,080$17.35
Median$44,040$21.17
75th$52,630$25.30
90th$69,160$33.25

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Amarillo, TX$53,970
Beaumont, TX$51,430
Texarkana, TX$49,070
Austin, TX$48,260
Wichita Falls, TX$48,250
Corpus Christi, TX$48,210
Abilene, TX$48,050
Midland, TX$47,590
San Antonio, TX$47,040
Waco, TX$46,900
Odessa, TX$46,640
Houston, TX$46,630
Killeen, TX$46,580
Dallas, TX$46,210
Sherman, TX$44,830
Longview, TX$43,540
College Station, TX$43,420
San Angelo, TX$43,420
McAllen, TX$37,440
El Paso, TX$36,930
Tyler, TX$36,350
Brownsville, TX$35,790
Laredo, TX$35,120
Victoria, TX$33,240
Inspector salary in Texas Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Lubbock

Same field, median yearly pay.

Petroleum Pump System Operator$77,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,280
Machinist$47,790
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,320
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$47,320
Welder$46,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,580
Coating$42,240
Cutting$36,980
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$36,580
Salaries for every job in Lubbock, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Lubbock?

The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $21.17 ($44,040 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Lubbock than the national average?

No: $44,040 against $48,570 nationally, 9% less.

How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $46,210, so Lubbock pays 5% less.

Where does Lubbock rank for inspector pay?

331 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Lubbock?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,160 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.