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How much does an inspector make in State College?

$44,860a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the State College, PA metro area. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,738 a month.

Hourly
$21.57
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
315 of 388
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,610Median: $44,860Highest 10%: $59,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,610$16.64
25th$38,010$18.27
Median$44,860$21.57
75th$50,100$24.09
90th$59,740$28.72

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
Scranton, PA$46,460
Lebanon, PA$46,240
Gettysburg, PA$45,780
Altoona, PA$44,380
Williamsport, PA$43,020
Erie, PA$42,480
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Related jobs in State College

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,730
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,990
Welder$51,030
Machinist$50,900
Production Worker$46,750
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,100
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,630
Electrical$40,190
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,390
Salaries for every job in State College, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in State College?

The median hourly pay in the State College, PA metro area is $21.57 ($44,860 a year).

Do inspectors make more in State College than the national average?

No: $44,860 against $48,570 nationally, 8% less.

How does State College compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $48,320, so State College pays 7% less.

Where does State College rank for inspector pay?

315 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in State College?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,740 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.