How much does an inspector make in Oregon?
$54,120a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Oregon. That is $26.02 an hour or $4,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.02
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,340Median: $54,120Highest 10%: $82,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| 25th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| 75th | $65,930 | $31.70 | |
| 90th | $82,270 | $39.55 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, OR | $62,460 |
| Portland, OR | $58,460 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55,860 |
| Medford, OR | $51,710 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,440 |
| Bend, OR | $49,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,520 |
| Salem, OR | $45,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 13. New Hampshire | $54,800 |
| 14. Missouri | $54,420 |
| 15. California | $54,300 |
| 16. Oregon | $54,120 |
| 17. Kansas | $53,680 |
| 18. Maine | $53,570 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $52,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $26.02 ($54,120 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $54,120 against $48,570 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Oregon rank for inspector pay?
Oregon ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays inspectors the most?
Albany, OR, with a median of $62,460 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.