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How much does an inspector make in Wilmington?

$57,840a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $27.81 an hour or $4,820 a month.

Hourly
$27.81
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
58 of 388
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,390Median: $57,840Highest 10%: $86,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,390$17.50
25th$45,630$21.94
Median$57,840$27.81
75th$79,690$38.31
90th$86,280$41.48

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Virginia Beach, VA$57,330
Greenville, NC$54,820
Jacksonville, NC$52,790
Rocky Mount, NC$49,660
Raleigh, NC$49,460
Durham, NC$49,390
Asheville, NC$49,010
Charlotte, NC$47,670
Fayetteville, NC$47,160
Greensboro, NC$45,810
Winston-Salem, NC$44,700
Hickory, NC$43,140
Goldsboro, NC$37,080
Pinehurst, NC$36,990
Burlington, NC$36,980
Inspector salary in North Carolina Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,310
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$63,550
Machinist$62,810
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,190
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,990
Welder$55,340
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,390
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,520
Separating$46,320
Coating$45,320
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Wilmington?

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $27.81 ($57,840 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Wilmington than the national average?

Yes: $57,840 against $48,570 nationally, 19% more.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,430, so Wilmington pays 25% more.

Where does Wilmington rank for inspector pay?

58 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Wilmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,280 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.