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How much does an inspector make in Winston-Salem?

$44,700a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $21.49 an hour or $3,725 a month.

Hourly
$21.49
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
318 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,020Median: $44,700Highest 10%: $76,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,020$16.36
25th$37,030$17.80
Median$44,700$21.49
75th$56,720$27.27
90th$76,160$36.62

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Wilmington, NC$57,840
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
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 Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,670
Welding$64,120
Tool and Die Maker$57,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,110
Machinist$50,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,790
Prepress Technician and Worker$49,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$48,590
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,580
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $21.49 ($44,700 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $44,700 against $48,570 nationally, 8% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,430, so Winston-Salem pays 4% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for inspector pay?

318 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,160 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.