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How much does an inspector make in Parkersburg?

$62,630a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,219 a month.

Hourly
$30.11
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
13 of 388
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,330Median: $62,630Highest 10%: $128,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,330$16.02
25th$46,590$22.40
Median$62,630$30.11
75th$86,120$41.40
90th$128,800$61.90

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Washington, DC$61,820
Weirton, WV$61,230
Hagerstown, MD$52,170
Charleston, WV$49,810
Winchester, VA$46,220
Wheeling, WV$44,350
Morgantown, WV$42,900
Huntington, WV$40,240
Beckley, WV$37,210
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Related jobs in Parkersburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$66,060
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$59,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,210
Welder$49,330
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$45,770
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$40,100
Production Worker$36,380
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,710
Salaries for every job in Parkersburg, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Parkersburg?

The median hourly pay in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area is $30.11 ($62,630 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Parkersburg than the national average?

Yes: $62,630 against $48,570 nationally, 29% more.

How does Parkersburg compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $47,010, so Parkersburg pays 33% more.

Where does Parkersburg rank for inspector pay?

13 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Parkersburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,800 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.