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

An Inspector's salary grows with experience: a Inspector (1-3 years)earns $82,557, a Flight Inspector III (3-5 years)earns $92,923, a Flight Inspector IV (5-7 years)earns $109,235, a Flight Inspection Manager (7+ years)earns $147,916, a Flight Inspection Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $182,938,

What are the highest paying states for an Inspector?

Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Inspector roles are District of Columbia $86,291, California $85,964, Massachusetts $84,818. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Elevator Inspector: $74,920; Fire Inspector: $73,733; Building Inspector: $60,863; Lumber Inspector: $59,518; Health Inspector: $58,587.

Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Inspector in Rhode Island is $81,365 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,109
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,061 to $87,512
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,410

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Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,512	$7,293	$1,683	$42
Average	$81,365	$6,780	$1,565	$39
25th Percentile	$74,061	$6,172	$1,424	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Inspector Salaries

An 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 Experience Level Affects Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inspector's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,557
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,923
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,235
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,916
Expert (over 8 years): $182,938

Levels	Salary
Inspector... Level Inspector	$82,557
Flight In... Level Inspector	$92,923
Flight In... Level Inspector	$109,235
Flight In... Level Inspector	$147,916
Flight In... Level Inspector	$182,938

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

District of Columbia: $86,291.
California: $85,964.
Massachusetts: $84,818.

District of Columbia $86,291 California $85,964 Massachusetts $84,818 Washington $84,506 New Jersey $84,475 Alaska $84,366 Connecticut $83,290 New York $82,854

Hawaii $81,459 Rhode Island $80,804 Maryland $80,360 Minnesota $79,752 Colorado $79,518 Illinois $79,440 Oregon $79,144 Delaware $78,926

New Hampshire $78,789 Virginia $78,482 Pennsylvania $77,586 Nevada $77,134 North Dakota $76,985 Michigan $76,752 Wisconsin $76,666 Vermont $76,494

Texas $76,019 Maine $75,988 Arizona $75,941 Ohio $75,887 Georgia $75,170 Indiana $74,811 Wyoming $74,741 Utah $74,632

Iowa $74,585 Kansas $74,211 Louisiana $74,102 North Carolina $74,063 Missouri $74,047 Florida $73,743 Montana $73,580 Nebraska $73,424

Kentucky $73,338 South Carolina $73,026 Tennessee $72,831 Idaho $72,753 New Mexico $72,185 Oklahoma $72,060 Alabama $71,600 South Dakota $70,828

Arkansas $70,408 West Virginia $70,182 Mississippi $69,504

Top Paying Cities for 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: $82,129
Albion: $80,765
Ashaway: $82,441

Adamsville, RI $82,129 Albion, RI $80,765 Ashaway, RI $82,441 Barrington, RI $80,765 Block Island, RI $82,012 Bradford, RI $82,386 Bristol, RI $80,687 Carolina, RI $81,716

Charlestown, RI $81,802 Chepachet, RI $80,609 Clayville, RI $80,687 Coventry, RI $80,609 West Greenwich, RI $80,555 East Greenwich, RI $80,664 Exeter, RI $82,386 Fiskeville, RI $80,765

Forestdale, RI $80,687 Foster, RI $80,555 Glendale, RI $80,555 Greene, RI $81,459 Greenville, RI $80,765 Harmony, RI $80,742 Harrisville, RI $80,609 Hope, RI $80,765

Hope Valley, RI $82,441 Hopkinton, RI $82,464 Jamestown, RI $81,638 Kenyon, RI $82,363 Little Compton, RI $82,098 Manville, RI $80,765 Mapleville, RI $80,555 Newport, RI $81,654

Middletown, RI $81,997 North Kingstown, RI $80,532 North Scituate, RI $80,742 Oakland, RI $80,633 Pascoag, RI $80,586 Pawtucket, RI $80,765 Central Falls, RI $80,765 Cumberland, RI $80,765

Lincoln, RI $80,765 Portsmouth, RI $81,326 Prudence Island, RI $80,609 Rockville, RI $82,464 Saunderstown, RI $81,685 Shannock, RI $82,340 Slatersville, RI $80,687 Slocum, RI $81,685

Tiverton, RI $82,153 Wakefield, RI $81,599 Kingston, RI $81,615 Narragansett, RI $81,630 Peace Dale, RI $81,599 Warren, RI $80,742 Warwick, RI $80,765 Westerly, RI $82,488

West Kingston, RI $81,662 West Warwick, RI $80,765 Wood River Junction, RI $82,386 Woonsocket, RI $80,687 North Smithfield, RI $80,742 Wyoming, RI $82,363 Providence, RI $80,765 Cranston, RI $80,765

North Providence, RI $80,765 East Providence, RI $80,765 Riverside, RI $80,765 Rumford, RI $80,765 Smithfield, RI $80,765 Johnston, RI $80,765

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

Understanding how an 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

$74,061

Average $81,365/year

$87,512

$6,172

Average $6,780/month

$7,293

$1,424

Average $1,565/week

$1,683

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,512	$7,293	$1,683	$42
Average	$81,365	$6,780	$1,565	$39
25th Percentile	$74,061	$6,172	$1,424	$36

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