How much does an inspector make in Sacramento?
$54,450a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $26.18 an hour or $4,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.18
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,610Median: $54,450Highest 10%: $86,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,610 | $19.52 | |
| 25th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $54,450 | $26.18 | |
| 75th | $65,680 | $31.58 | |
| 90th | $86,010 | $41.35 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,140 |
| 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 Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $26.18 ($54,450 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $54,450 against $48,570 nationally, 12% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,300, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for inspector pay?
90 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,010 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.