How much does an inspector make in Phoenix?
$52,000a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 8,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,470Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $77,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $64,280 | $30.90 | |
| 90th | $77,720 | $37.37 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $65,840 |
| Tucson, AZ | $59,080 |
| Yuma, AZ | $58,840 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $45,840 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $45,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $52,000 against $48,570 nationally, 7% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $52,100, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for inspector pay?
105 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,720 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.