How much does an inspector make in New Jersey?
$49,140a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in New Jersey. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $49,140Highest 10%: $77,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 75th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 90th | $77,330 | $37.18 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,990 |
| New York, NY | $50,160 |
| Trenton, NJ | $48,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,420 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $47,240 |
| Vineland, NJ | $46,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 28. New Mexico | $49,500 |
| 29. Louisiana | $49,490 |
| 30. Nevada | $49,280 |
| 31. New Jersey | $49,140 |
| 32. Utah | $48,910 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $48,320 |
| 34. Illinois | $47,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.63 ($49,140 a year).
Do inspectors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $49,140 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for inspector pay?
New Jersey ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays inspectors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $51,990 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.