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How much does an inspector make in Spokane?

$55,120a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $26.50 an hour or $4,593 a month.

Hourly
$26.50
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
85 of 388
Jobs in the area
620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $55,120Highest 10%: $80,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,900$18.70
25th$46,530$22.37
Median$55,120$26.50
75th$67,840$32.62
90th$80,270$38.59

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Seattle, WA$76,800
Bremerton, WA$71,950
Mount Vernon, WA$68,060
Longview, WA$58,950
Portland, OR$58,460
Olympia, WA$57,440
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
Inspector salary in Washington Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$85,370
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,910
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,160
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$67,300
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,950
Machinist$60,480
Separating$59,600
Welder$59,350
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Spokane?

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $26.50 ($55,120 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Spokane than the national average?

Yes: $55,120 against $48,570 nationally, 13% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $64,420, so Spokane pays 14% less.

Where does Spokane rank for inspector pay?

85 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Spokane?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,270 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.