How much does an inspector make in Washington?
$61,820a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.72
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,840Median: $61,820Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| Median | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 75th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.20 |
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Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does an inspector make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.72 ($61,820 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $61,820 against $48,570 nationally, 27% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $59,730, so Washington pays 3% more.
Where does Washington rank for inspector pay?
20 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.