How much does an inspector make in Portland?
$58,460a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,530Median: $58,460Highest 10%: $82,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $73,010 | $35.10 | |
| 90th | $82,620 | $39.72 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Albany, OR | $62,460 |
| Medford, OR | $51,710 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,440 |
| Bend, OR | $49,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,520 |
| Salem, OR | $45,670 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.11 ($58,460 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $58,460 against $48,570 nationally, 20% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,120, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for inspector pay?
52 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,620 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.