How much does an inspector make in North Carolina?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in North Carolina. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,590Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $71,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,590 | $15.19 | |
| 25th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $57,220 | $27.51 | |
| 90th | $71,770 | $34.50 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $57,840 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $57,330 |
| Greenville, NC | $54,820 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $52,790 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $49,660 |
| Raleigh, NC | $49,460 |
| Durham, NC | $49,390 |
| Asheville, NC | $49,010 |
| Charlotte, NC | $47,670 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $47,160 |
| Greensboro, NC | $45,810 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $44,700 |
| Hickory, NC | $43,140 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $37,080 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $36,990 |
| Burlington, NC | $36,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 38. South Dakota | $47,240 |
| 39. West Virginia | $47,010 |
| 40. South Carolina | $46,890 |
| 41. North Carolina | $46,430 |
| 42. Kentucky | $46,280 |
| 43. Texas | $46,210 |
| 44. Vermont | $46,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do inspectors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $46,430 against $48,570 nationally, 4% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for inspector pay?
North Carolina ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays inspectors the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $57,840 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.