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How much does an inspector make in Nashville?

$47,170a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,931 a month.

Hourly
$22.68
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
249 of 388
Jobs in the area
4,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $47,170Highest 10%: $70,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,900$16.78
25th$38,780$18.64
Median$47,170$22.68
75th$58,090$27.93
90th$70,930$34.10

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

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
Memphis, TN$44,910
Cleveland, TN$44,520
Morristown, TN$39,710
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Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,400
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,420
Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $22.68 ($47,170 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $47,170 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,760, so Nashville pays 3% more.

Where does Nashville rank for inspector pay?

249 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,930 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.