How much does an inspector make in Pennsylvania?
$48,320a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Pennsylvania. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.23
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $48,320Highest 10%: $73,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| 25th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| 75th | $60,450 | $29.06 | |
| 90th | $73,890 | $35.52 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,990 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $51,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $50,890 |
| Reading, PA | $49,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,090 |
| York, PA | $48,790 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,420 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $47,270 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,220 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,460 |
| Lebanon, PA | $46,240 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $45,780 |
| State College, PA | $44,860 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,380 |
| Williamsport, PA | $43,020 |
| Erie, PA | $42,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 30. Nevada | $49,280 |
| 31. New Jersey | $49,140 |
| 32. Utah | $48,910 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $48,320 |
| 34. Illinois | $47,920 |
| 35. Indiana | $47,900 |
| 36. Florida | $47,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.23 ($48,320 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $48,320 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for inspector pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.