How much does an inspector make in Texas?
$46,210a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Texas. That is $22.22 an hour or $3,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.22
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,200Median: $46,210Highest 10%: $78,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| 75th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| 90th | $78,560 | $37.77 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Amarillo, TX | $53,970 |
| Beaumont, TX | $51,430 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,070 |
| Austin, TX | $48,260 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,050 |
| Midland, TX | $47,590 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,040 |
| Waco, TX | $46,900 |
| Odessa, TX | $46,640 |
| Houston, TX | $46,630 |
| Killeen, TX | $46,580 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,210 |
| Sherman, TX | $44,830 |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,040 |
| Longview, TX | $43,540 |
| College Station, TX | $43,420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $43,420 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,440 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,930 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,350 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,790 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,120 |
| Victoria, TX | $33,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 40. South Carolina | $46,890 |
| 41. North Carolina | $46,430 |
| 42. Kentucky | $46,280 |
| 43. Texas | $46,210 |
| 44. Vermont | $46,210 |
| 45. Georgia | $46,130 |
| 46. Tennessee | $45,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.22 ($46,210 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $46,210 against $48,570 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for inspector pay?
Texas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays inspectors the most?
Amarillo, TX, with a median of $53,970 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.