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How much does an inspector make in Salt Lake City?

$49,790a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $23.94 an hour or $4,149 a month.

Hourly
$23.94
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
153 of 388
Jobs in the area
2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $49,790Highest 10%: $79,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,440$18.00
25th$44,170$21.24
Median$49,790$23.94
75th$62,410$30.00
90th$79,510$38.23

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Ogden, UT$52,800
Logan, UT$48,630
Provo, UT$45,710
St. George, UT$45,320
Inspector salary in Utah Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$126,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$109,400
Gas Plant Operator$102,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,480
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,510
Plant and System Operator$62,470
Machinist$61,640
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$60,510
Welder$60,190
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $23.94 ($49,790 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

Yes: $49,790 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $48,910, so Salt Lake City pays 2% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for inspector pay?

153 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,510 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.