How much does an inspector make in San Jose?

$60,610a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $29.14 an hour or $5,051 a month.

Hourly: $29.14
Vs. national median: +25%
Rank among cities: 25 of 388
Jobs in the area: 5,080

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $46,080Median: $60,610Highest 10%: $92,670

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$46,080	$22.15
25th	$49,370	$23.74
Median	$60,610	$29.14
75th	$77,230	$37.13
90th	$92,670	$44.55

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Hanford, CA	$62,480
San Francisco, CA	$62,340
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
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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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$103,000
Power Plant Operator	$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker	$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker	$64,740
Welder	$64,140
Machinist	$63,540

Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $29.14 ($60,610 a year).

Do inspectors make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $60,610 against $48,570 nationally, 25% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $54,300, so San Jose pays 12% more.

Where does San Jose rank for inspector pay?

25 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,670 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.