How much does an inspector make in Philadelphia?
$51,990a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 8,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $51,990Highest 10%: $79,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| Median | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 90th | $79,490 | $38.22 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $25.00 ($51,990 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $51,990 against $48,570 nationally, 7% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for inspector pay?
106 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,490 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.