How much does an inspector make in Maine?
$53,570a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Maine. That is $25.75 an hour or $4,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.75
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,200Median: $53,570Highest 10%: $79,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $43,590 | $20.96 | |
| Median | $53,570 | $25.75 | |
| 75th | $64,580 | $31.05 | |
| 90th | $79,730 | $38.33 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $60,860 |
| Lewiston, ME | $48,310 |
| Bangor, ME | $45,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 15. California | $54,300 |
| 16. Oregon | $54,120 |
| 17. Kansas | $53,680 |
| 18. Maine | $53,570 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $52,270 |
| 20. Arizona | $52,100 |
| 21. Nebraska | $51,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $25.75 ($53,570 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $53,570 against $48,570 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Maine rank for inspector pay?
Maine ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays inspectors the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $60,860 a year.
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.