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How much does an inspector make in Tampa?

$47,180a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,932 a month.

Hourly
$22.68
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
248 of 388
Jobs in the area
3,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,870Median: $47,180Highest 10%: $70,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,870$16.28
25th$38,420$18.47
Median$47,180$22.68
75th$57,620$27.70
90th$70,550$33.92

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Sebastian, FL$60,190
Crestview, FL$56,160
Wildwood, FL$54,120
Panama City, FL$51,580
Pensacola, FL$50,950
Naples, FL$50,670
Port St. Lucie, FL$50,120
Palm Bay, FL$49,940
Jacksonville, FL$48,410
North Port, FL$48,090
Tallahassee, FL$47,790
Gainesville, FL$47,700
Deltona, FL$47,250
Miami, FL$46,820
Ocala, FL$46,670
Lakeland, FL$46,090
Orlando, FL$45,630
Cape Coral, FL$44,650
Inspector salary in Florida Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$75,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,510
Tool and Die Maker$64,460
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,920
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$56,830
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$53,130
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $22.68 ($47,180 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $47,180 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $47,540, so Tampa pays 1% less.

Where does Tampa rank for inspector pay?

248 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,550 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.