How much does an inspector make in Providence?
$49,790a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $23.94 an hour or $4,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.94
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $49,790Highest 10%: $82,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| Median | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| 75th | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| 90th | $82,130 | $39.49 |
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How much does an inspector make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $23.94 ($49,790 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $49,790 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $54,940, so Providence pays 9% less.
Where does Providence rank for inspector pay?
152 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,130 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.