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How much does an inspector make in Scranton?

$46,460a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $22.34 an hour or $3,872 a month.

Hourly
$22.34
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
272 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,100Median: $46,460Highest 10%: $67,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,100$16.88
25th$38,740$18.63
Median$46,460$22.34
75th$56,820$27.32
90th$67,690$32.54

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Philadelphia, PA$51,990
Chambersburg, PA$51,430
Johnstown, PA$50,890
Reading, PA$49,170
Pittsburgh, PA$49,090
York, PA$48,790
Allentown, PA$48,420
Harrisburg, PA$47,270
Lancaster, PA$47,220
Lebanon, PA$46,240
Gettysburg, PA$45,780
State College, PA$44,860
Altoona, PA$44,380
Williamsport, PA$43,020
Erie, PA$42,480
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Related jobs in Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Dental Laboratory Technician$76,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,160
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,910
Tool and Die Maker$64,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,110
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,570
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$57,490
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$52,880
Cutting$52,630
Electrical$51,220
Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Scranton?

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $22.34 ($46,460 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Scranton than the national average?

No: $46,460 against $48,570 nationally, 4% less.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so Scranton pays 4% less.

Where does Scranton rank for inspector pay?

272 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Scranton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,690 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.