How much does an inspector make in New York?
$49,990a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in New York. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,190Median: $49,990Highest 10%: $77,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| Median | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| 90th | $77,930 | $37.47 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $62,470 |
| Kingston, NY | $56,790 |
| Elmira, NY | $55,380 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,780 |
| New York, NY | $50,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,500 |
| Utica, NY | $48,810 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,760 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,620 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,160 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 21. Nebraska | $51,270 |
| 22. North Dakota | $50,820 |
| 23. Iowa | $50,740 |
| 24. New York | $49,990 |
| 25. Oklahoma | $49,630 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $49,610 |
| 27. Virginia | $49,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $24.03 ($49,990 a year).
Do inspectors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $49,990 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for inspector pay?
New York ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays inspectors the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $62,470 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.