How much does an inspector make in Trenton?

$48,990a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $23.55 an hour or $4,083 a month.

Hourly: $23.55
Vs. national median: +1%
Rank among cities: 186 of 388
Jobs in the area: 570

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $33,960Median: $48,990Highest 10%: $87,420

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$33,960	$16.33
25th	$41,170	$19.79
Median	$48,990	$23.55
75th	$62,240	$29.92
90th	$87,420	$42.03

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Philadelphia, PA	$51,990
New York, NY	$50,160
Allentown, PA	$48,420
Atlantic City, NJ	$47,240
Vineland, NJ	$46,320

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Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$78,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$76,510
Machinist	$71,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,130
Coating	$58,240
Printing Press Operator	$55,920
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$55,230
Welder	$54,640
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$53,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$49,610

Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Trenton?

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $23.55 ($48,990 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Trenton than the national average?

Yes: $48,990 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $49,140, so Trenton pays 0% more.

Where does Trenton rank for inspector pay?

186 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Trenton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,420 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.