How much does an inspector make in Tennessee?
$45,760a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Tennessee. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,110Median: $45,760Highest 10%: $66,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| 25th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $55,330 | $26.60 | |
| 90th | $66,340 | $31.89 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $47,170 |
| Kingsport, TN | $47,160 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,820 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,130 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,910 |
| Clarksville, TN | $45,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $44,980 |
| Memphis, TN | $44,910 |
| Cleveland, TN | $44,520 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 43. Texas | $46,210 |
| 44. Vermont | $46,210 |
| 45. Georgia | $46,130 |
| 46. Tennessee | $45,760 |
| 47. Idaho | $45,130 |
| 48. Arkansas | $44,570 |
| 49. Michigan | $44,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $45,760 against $48,570 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for inspector pay?
Tennessee ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays inspectors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $47,170 a year.
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.