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How much does an inspector make in Staunton?

$52,690a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area. That is $25.33 an hour or $4,391 a month.

Hourly
$25.33
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
101 of 388
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $52,690Highest 10%: $79,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,080$18.31
25th$45,500$21.88
Median$52,690$25.33
75th$62,540$30.07
90th$79,180$38.07

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Washington, DC$61,820
Charlottesville, VA$58,570
Lynchburg, VA$57,660
Virginia Beach, VA$57,330
Richmond, VA$48,710
Roanoke, VA$48,470
Kingsport, TN$47,160
Winchester, VA$46,220
Harrisonburg, VA$46,170
Blacksburg, VA$46,080
Inspector salary in Virginia Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Staunton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,460
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$65,790
Welder$64,470
Machinist$60,410
Printing Press Operator$58,850
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$55,790
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,600
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,800
Cutting$47,160
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,970
Salaries for every job in Staunton, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Staunton?

The median hourly pay in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area is $25.33 ($52,690 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Staunton than the national average?

Yes: $52,690 against $48,570 nationally, 8% more.

How does Staunton compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $49,590, so Staunton pays 6% more.

Where does Staunton rank for inspector pay?

101 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Staunton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,180 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.