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How much does an inspector make in Sumter?

$49,250a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Sumter, SC metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,104 a month.

Hourly
$23.68
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
173 of 388
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,840Median: $49,250Highest 10%: $63,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,840$17.23
25th$44,860$21.57
Median$49,250$23.68
75th$58,490$28.12
90th$63,980$30.76

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Charleston, SC$50,470
Augusta, GA$49,960
Spartanburg, SC$49,160
Columbia, SC$48,310
Charlotte, NC$47,670
Greenville, SC$47,470
Florence, SC$47,280
Hilton Head Island, SC$42,640
Myrtle Beach, SC$42,620
Inspector salary in South Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Sumter

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,690
Machinist$49,480
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,930
Welder$44,540
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$44,530
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,040
Coating$37,470
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$34,790
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,920
Salaries for every job in Sumter, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Sumter?

The median hourly pay in the Sumter, SC metro area is $23.68 ($49,250 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Sumter than the national average?

Yes: $49,250 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.

How does Sumter compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,890, so Sumter pays 5% more.

Where does Sumter rank for inspector pay?

173 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Sumter?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,980 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.