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How much does an inspector make in Waterbury?

$48,560a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $23.35 an hour or $4,047 a month.

Hourly
$23.35
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
197 of 388
Jobs in the area
980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,010Median: $48,560Highest 10%: $86,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,010$17.31
25th$40,260$19.36
Median$48,560$23.35
75th$61,840$29.73
90th$86,000$41.35

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Hartford, CT$60,040
Bridgeport, CT$55,540
New Haven, CT$50,060
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Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
Welder$52,710
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Waterbury?

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $23.35 ($48,560 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Waterbury than the national average?

Yes: $48,560 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $57,090, so Waterbury pays 15% less.

Where does Waterbury rank for inspector pay?

197 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Waterbury?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,000 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.