How much does an inspector make in Pittsburgh?
$49,090a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 178 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 4,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,380Median: $49,090Highest 10%: $75,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| 25th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| 90th | $75,550 | $36.32 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,990 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $51,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $50,890 |
| Reading, PA | $49,170 |
| 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 Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $23.60 ($49,090 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $49,090 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Pittsburgh pays 2% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for inspector pay?
178 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,550 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.