What are the main factors that influence an Elevator Inspector's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Elevator Inspector?

Elevator Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Elevator Inspector roles are District of Columbia $82,951, California $82,636, Massachusetts $81,535. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Elevator Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Elevator Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Elevator Manager: $115,743; Elevator Supervisor: $90,617; Elevator Superintendent: $85,613; Elevator Technician: $82,401; Elevator Engineer: $80,497.

Elevator Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Elevator Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Elevator Inspector in Rhode Island is $78,216 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Elevator Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,303
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,034 to $94,488
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,122

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Elevator Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,488	$7,874	$1,817	$45
Average	$78,216	$6,518	$1,504	$38
25th Percentile	$64,034	$5,336	$1,231	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Elevator Inspector Salaries

An Elevator Inspector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Elevator Inspector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Elevator Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,951.
California: $82,636.
Massachusetts: $81,535.

District of Columbia $82,951 California $82,636 Massachusetts $81,535 Washington $81,235 New Jersey $81,205 Alaska $81,101 Connecticut $80,067 New York $79,647

Hawaii $78,306 Rhode Island $77,677 Maryland $77,250 Minnesota $76,665 Colorado $76,441 Illinois $76,366 Oregon $76,081 Delaware $75,871

New Hampshire $75,739 Virginia $75,444 Pennsylvania $74,583 Nevada $74,148 North Dakota $74,006 Michigan $73,781 Wisconsin $73,699 Vermont $73,534

Texas $73,077 Maine $73,047 Arizona $73,002 Ohio $72,949 Georgia $72,260 Indiana $71,915 Wyoming $71,848 Utah $71,743

Iowa $71,698 Kansas $71,339 Louisiana $71,234 North Carolina $71,196 Missouri $71,181 Florida $70,889 Montana $70,732 Nebraska $70,582

Kentucky $70,499 South Carolina $70,200 Tennessee $70,012 Idaho $69,938 New Mexico $69,391 Oklahoma $69,271 Alabama $68,829 South Dakota $68,087

Arkansas $67,682 West Virginia $67,465 Mississippi $66,813

Top Paying Cities for Elevator Inspectors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $78,950
Albion: $77,639
Ashaway: $79,250

Adamsville, RI $78,950 Albion, RI $77,639 Ashaway, RI $79,250 Barrington, RI $77,639 Block Island, RI $78,838 Bradford, RI $79,198 Bristol, RI $77,564 Carolina, RI $78,553

Charlestown, RI $78,636 Chepachet, RI $77,489 Clayville, RI $77,564 Coventry, RI $77,489 West Greenwich, RI $77,437 East Greenwich, RI $77,542 Exeter, RI $79,198 Fiskeville, RI $77,639

Forestdale, RI $77,564 Foster, RI $77,437 Glendale, RI $77,437 Greene, RI $78,306 Greenville, RI $77,639 Harmony, RI $77,617 Harrisville, RI $77,489 Hope, RI $77,639

Hope Valley, RI $79,250 Hopkinton, RI $79,273 Jamestown, RI $78,478 Kenyon, RI $79,175 Little Compton, RI $78,920 Manville, RI $77,639 Mapleville, RI $77,437 Newport, RI $78,493

Middletown, RI $78,823 North Kingstown, RI $77,415 North Scituate, RI $77,617 Oakland, RI $77,512 Pascoag, RI $77,467 Pawtucket, RI $77,639 Central Falls, RI $77,639 Cumberland, RI $77,639

Lincoln, RI $77,639 Portsmouth, RI $78,179 Prudence Island, RI $77,489 Rockville, RI $79,273 Saunderstown, RI $78,523 Shannock, RI $79,153 Slatersville, RI $77,564 Slocum, RI $78,523

Tiverton, RI $78,973 Wakefield, RI $78,441 Kingston, RI $78,456 Narragansett, RI $78,471 Peace Dale, RI $78,441 Warren, RI $77,617 Warwick, RI $77,639 Westerly, RI $79,295

West Kingston, RI $78,501 West Warwick, RI $77,639 Wood River Junction, RI $79,198 Woonsocket, RI $77,564 North Smithfield, RI $77,617 Wyoming, RI $79,175 Providence, RI $77,639 Cranston, RI $77,639

North Providence, RI $77,639 East Providence, RI $77,639 Riverside, RI $77,639 Rumford, RI $77,639 Smithfield, RI $77,639 Johnston, RI $77,639

Elevator Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Elevator Inspector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$64,034

Average $78,216/year

$94,488

$5,336

Average $6,518/month

$7,874

$1,231

Average $1,504/week

$1,817

$31

Average $38/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,488	$7,874	$1,817	$45
Average	$78,216	$6,518	$1,504	$38
25th Percentile	$64,034	$5,336	$1,231	$31

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