How much does an inspector make in Tucson?
$59,080a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $28.40 an hour or $4,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.40
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,250Median: $59,080Highest 10%: $90,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,250 | $18.87 | |
| 25th | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| Median | $59,080 | $28.40 | |
| 75th | $74,720 | $35.92 | |
| 90th | $90,840 | $43.67 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $65,840 |
| Yuma, AZ | $58,840 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $52,000 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $45,840 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $45,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $28.40 ($59,080 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $59,080 against $48,570 nationally, 22% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $52,100, so Tucson pays 13% more.
Where does Tucson rank for inspector pay?
42 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,840 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.