How much does an inspector make in Portland?
$60,860a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $29.26 an hour or $5,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,750Median: $60,860Highest 10%: $79,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| Median | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 75th | $72,910 | $35.05 | |
| 90th | $79,730 | $38.33 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Lewiston, ME | $48,310 |
| Bangor, ME | $45,770 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $29.26 ($60,860 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $60,860 against $48,570 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $53,570, so Portland pays 14% more.
Where does Portland rank for inspector pay?
23 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,730 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.