How much does an inspector make in Rochester?
$48,370a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.25
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 205 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,100Median: $48,370Highest 10%: $64,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| Median | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 75th | $58,680 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $64,900 | $31.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Albany, NY | $62,470 |
| Kingston, NY | $56,790 |
| Elmira, NY | $55,380 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,780 |
| New York, NY | $50,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,500 |
| Utica, NY | $48,810 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,760 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,620 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,160 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $23.25 ($48,370 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $48,370 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,990, so Rochester pays 3% less.
Where does Rochester rank for inspector pay?
205 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,900 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.