How much does an inspector make in Riverside?
$47,140a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.66
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 252 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 5,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,800Median: $47,140Highest 10%: $70,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $42,270 | $20.32 | |
| Median | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 75th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $70,870 | $34.07 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Hanford, CA | $62,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,340 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,550 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,890 |
| Vallejo, CA | $55,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $54,450 |
| Modesto, CA | $53,560 |
| Redding, CA | $51,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,560 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $51,520 |
| Oxnard, CA | $51,240 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,210 |
| Merced, CA | $49,940 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,600 |
| Napa, CA | $49,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,020 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,710 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,130 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,030 |
| Chico, CA | $44,680 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,550 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $22.66 ($47,140 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Riverside than the national average?
No: $47,140 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,300, so Riverside pays 13% less.
Where does Riverside rank for inspector pay?
252 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,870 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.