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

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

How does experience change An Electrical Inspector's salary?

An Electrical Inspector's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Inspector (0-1 years)earns $57,932, an Electrical Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $63,975, an Electrical Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $71,342,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Inspector?

Electrical Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Inspector roles are District of Columbia $61,033, California $60,802, Massachusetts $59,991. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Inspector: $77,936; Elevator Inspector: $74,920; Fire Inspector: $73,733; Electrical Drafter: $68,023; Chief Electrical Inspector: $63,993.

Electrical Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Electrical Inspector in Rhode Island is $57,549 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,649
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,790 to $62,836
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,546

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Electrical Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,836	$5,236	$1,208	$30
Average	$57,549	$4,796	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$51,790	$4,316	$996	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Inspector Salaries

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

How Do Electrical 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 Electrical Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,033.
California: $60,802.
Massachusetts: $59,991.

District of Columbia $61,033 California $60,802 Massachusetts $59,991 Washington $59,771 New Jersey $59,749 Alaska $59,672 Connecticut $58,911 New York $58,602

Hawaii $57,616 Rhode Island $57,152 Maryland $56,838 Minnesota $56,408 Colorado $56,243 Illinois $56,188 Oregon $55,978 Delaware $55,824

New Hampshire $55,727 Virginia $55,510 Pennsylvania $54,876 Nevada $54,556 North Dakota $54,451 Michigan $54,286 Wisconsin $54,225 Vermont $54,104

Texas $53,768 Maine $53,746 Arizona $53,713 Ohio $53,674 Georgia $53,167 Indiana $52,913 Wyoming $52,864 Utah $52,787

Iowa $52,754 Kansas $52,489 Louisiana $52,412 North Carolina $52,384 Missouri $52,373 Florida $52,158 Montana $52,043 Nebraska $51,932

Kentucky $51,872 South Carolina $51,651 Tennessee $51,513 Idaho $51,458 New Mexico $51,056 Oklahoma $50,968 Alabama $50,642 South Dakota $50,097

Arkansas $49,799 West Virginia $49,639 Mississippi $49,160

Top Paying Cities for Electrical 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: $58,090
Albion: $57,125
Ashaway: $58,310

Adamsville, RI $58,090 Albion, RI $57,125 Ashaway, RI $58,310 Barrington, RI $57,125 Block Island, RI $58,007 Bradford, RI $58,272 Bristol, RI $57,070 Carolina, RI $57,797

Charlestown, RI $57,858 Chepachet, RI $57,015 Clayville, RI $57,070 Coventry, RI $57,015 West Greenwich, RI $56,976 East Greenwich, RI $57,053 Exeter, RI $58,272 Fiskeville, RI $57,125

Forestdale, RI $57,070 Foster, RI $56,976 Glendale, RI $56,976 Greene, RI $57,616 Greenville, RI $57,125 Harmony, RI $57,108 Harrisville, RI $57,015 Hope, RI $57,125

Hope Valley, RI $58,310 Hopkinton, RI $58,327 Jamestown, RI $57,742 Kenyon, RI $58,255 Little Compton, RI $58,068 Manville, RI $57,125 Mapleville, RI $56,976 Newport, RI $57,753

Middletown, RI $57,996 North Kingstown, RI $56,960 North Scituate, RI $57,108 Oakland, RI $57,031 Pascoag, RI $56,998 Pawtucket, RI $57,125 Central Falls, RI $57,125 Cumberland, RI $57,125

Lincoln, RI $57,125 Portsmouth, RI $57,522 Prudence Island, RI $57,015 Rockville, RI $58,327 Saunderstown, RI $57,775 Shannock, RI $58,238 Slatersville, RI $57,070 Slocum, RI $57,775

Tiverton, RI $58,106 Wakefield, RI $57,715 Kingston, RI $57,726 Narragansett, RI $57,737 Peace Dale, RI $57,715 Warren, RI $57,108 Warwick, RI $57,125 Westerly, RI $58,343

West Kingston, RI $57,759 West Warwick, RI $57,125 Wood River Junction, RI $58,272 Woonsocket, RI $57,070 North Smithfield, RI $57,108 Wyoming, RI $58,255 Providence, RI $57,125 Cranston, RI $57,125

North Providence, RI $57,125 East Providence, RI $57,125 Riverside, RI $57,125 Rumford, RI $57,125 Smithfield, RI $57,125 Johnston, RI $57,125

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

Understanding how an Electrical 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

$51,790

Average $57,549/year

$62,836

$4,316

Average $4,796/month

$5,236

$996

Average $1,107/week

$1,208

$25

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,836	$5,236	$1,208	$30
Average	$57,549	$4,796	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$51,790	$4,316	$996	$25

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