How much does an inspector make in Seattle?
$76,800a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $36.92 an hour or $6,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.92
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 8,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,020Median: $76,800Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $55,990 | $26.92 | |
| Median | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.36 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.40 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Bremerton, WA | $71,950 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $68,060 |
| Longview, WA | $58,950 |
| Portland, OR | $58,460 |
| Olympia, WA | $57,440 |
| Spokane, WA | $55,120 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $55,050 |
| Bellingham, WA | $49,230 |
| Kennewick, WA | $48,450 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,910 |
| Lewiston, ID | $43,790 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $42,950 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $36.92 ($76,800 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $76,800 against $48,570 nationally, 58% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $64,420, so Seattle pays 19% more.
Where does Seattle rank for inspector pay?
2 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,200 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.