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How much does an inspector make in Rocky Mount?

$49,660a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Rocky Mount, NC metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,138 a month.

Hourly
$23.88
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
155 of 388
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,630Median: $49,660Highest 10%: $76,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,630$16.17
25th$41,780$20.09
Median$49,660$23.88
75th$60,710$29.19
90th$76,550$36.80

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Wilmington, NC$57,840
Virginia Beach, VA$57,330
Greenville, NC$54,820
Jacksonville, NC$52,790
Raleigh, NC$49,460
Durham, NC$49,390
Asheville, NC$49,010
Charlotte, NC$47,670
Fayetteville, NC$47,160
Greensboro, NC$45,810
Winston-Salem, NC$44,700
Hickory, NC$43,140
Goldsboro, NC$37,080
Pinehurst, NC$36,990
Burlington, NC$36,980
Inspector salary in North Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Rocky Mount

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,430
Machinist$56,920
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,100
Welder$49,600
Production Worker$46,360
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,550
Coating$42,770
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$41,290
Food and Tobacco Roasting$40,690
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$40,320
Salaries for every job in Rocky Mount, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Rocky Mount?

The median hourly pay in the Rocky Mount, NC metro area is $23.88 ($49,660 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Rocky Mount than the national average?

Yes: $49,660 against $48,570 nationally, 2% more.

How does Rocky Mount compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,430, so Rocky Mount pays 7% more.

Where does Rocky Mount rank for inspector pay?

155 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Rocky Mount?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,550 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.