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How much does an inspector make in Stockton?

$48,020a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,002 a month.

Hourly
$23.09
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
222 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,980Median: $48,020Highest 10%: $70,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,980$17.78
25th$41,450$19.93
Median$48,020$23.09
75th$60,440$29.06
90th$70,320$33.81

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Hanford, CA$62,480
San Francisco, CA$62,340
San Jose, CA$60,610
San Diego, CA$59,550
San Luis Obispo, CA$57,840
Santa Maria, CA$56,890
Vallejo, CA$55,700
Sacramento, CA$54,450
Modesto, CA$53,560
Redding, CA$51,690
Los Angeles, CA$51,560
Santa Rosa, CA$51,520
Oxnard, CA$51,240
Santa Cruz, CA$51,210
Merced, CA$49,940
Yuba City, CA$49,600
Napa, CA$49,400
Riverside, CA$47,140
Bakersfield, CA$46,710
El Centro, CA$46,130
Visalia, CA$46,030
Chico, CA$44,680
Fresno, CA$44,550
Salinas, CA$44,500
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Related jobs in Stockton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$103,700
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,780
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,460
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,850
Extruding$54,200
Separating$53,940
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$51,560
Welder$51,480
Electrical$51,120
Salaries for every job in Stockton, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Stockton?

The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $23.09 ($48,020 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Stockton than the national average?

No: $48,020 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.

How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $54,300, so Stockton pays 12% less.

Where does Stockton rank for inspector pay?

222 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Stockton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,320 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.