How much does an inspector make in Memphis?
$44,910a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $21.59 an hour or $3,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.59
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 314 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 3,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $44,910Highest 10%: $65,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $44,910 | $21.59 | |
| 75th | $55,510 | $26.69 | |
| 90th | $65,940 | $31.70 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Nashville, TN | $47,170 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,160 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,820 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,130 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,910 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $44,980 |
| Cleveland, TN | $44,520 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $21.59 ($44,910 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $44,910 against $48,570 nationally, 8% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $45,760, so Memphis pays 2% less.
Where does Memphis rank for inspector pay?
314 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,940 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.