What are the main factors that influence a Direct Entry Inspector's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Direct Entry Inspector?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Direct Entry Inspector roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Direct Entry Inspector's salary?

A Direct Entry Inspector's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,155 for beginners, reaching about $46,549 at mid-level, and approach $51,195 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Direct Entry Inspector?

Direct Entry Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Direct Entry Inspector roles are District of Columbia $54,344, California $54,137, Massachusetts $53,416. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Direct Entry Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Direct Entry Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Director, Direct: $104,323; Aircraft Inspector IV: $103,500; Direct Sales: $96,427; Fire Inspector Supervisor: $90,888; Inspector: $76,012.

Direct Entry Inspector Salary in Virginia

How much does a Direct Entry Inspector make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Direct Entry Inspector in Virginia is $49,426 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,597
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,303 to $55,796
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,639

10% $39,639

50% (Median) $49,426

90% $61,597

Direct Entry Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,796	$4,650	$1,073	$27
Average	$49,426	$4,119	$950	$24
25th Percentile	$44,303	$3,692	$852	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Direct Entry Inspector Salaries

A Direct Entry 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 Direct Entry Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Direct Entry 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): $45,155
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,542
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,549
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,098
Expert (over 8 years): $51,195

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Direct Entry Inspector	less than 1 year	$45,155
Early Career Level Direct Entry Inspector	1-2 years	$45,542
Mid-Level Level Direct Entry Inspector	2-4 years	$46,549
Senior-Level Level Direct Entry Inspector	5-8 years	$48,098
Expert Level Direct Entry Inspector	over 8 years	$51,195

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

District of Columbia: $54,344.
California: $54,137.
Massachusetts: $53,416.

District of Columbia $54,344 California $54,137 Massachusetts $53,416 Washington $53,220 New Jersey $53,200 Alaska $53,131 Connecticut $52,454 New York $52,179

Hawaii $51,301 Rhode Island $50,888 Maryland $50,608 Minnesota $50,226 Colorado $50,078 Illinois $50,029 Oregon $49,843 Delaware $49,705

New Hampshire $49,619 Virginia $49,426 Pennsylvania $48,861 Nevada $48,576 North Dakota $48,483 Michigan $48,336 Wisconsin $48,282 Vermont $48,174

Texas $47,875 Maine $47,855 Arizona $47,826 Ohio $47,791 Georgia $47,340 Indiana $47,114 Wyoming $47,070 Utah $47,001

Iowa $46,971 Kansas $46,736 Louisiana $46,667 North Carolina $46,643 Missouri $46,633 Florida $46,441 Montana $46,338 Nebraska $46,240

Kentucky $46,186 South Carolina $45,990 Tennessee $45,867 Idaho $45,818 New Mexico $45,460 Oklahoma $45,381 Alabama $45,092 South Dakota $44,606

Arkansas $44,341 West Virginia $44,198 Mississippi $43,771

Top Paying Cities for Direct Entry Inspector

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:

Ivanhoe: $45,455
Lambsburg: $45,552
Laurel Fork: $45,603

Ivanhoe, VA $45,455

Lambsburg, VA $45,552

Laurel Fork, VA $45,603

Marion, VA $45,218

Max Meadows, VA $45,527

Meadowview, VA $44,810

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $45,174

Rocky Gap, VA $45,199

Ruther Glen, VA $47,678

Sealston, VA $48,912

Sharps, VA $47,469

Spotsylvania, VA $48,124

Sparta, VA $47,872

Stafford, VA $50,324

Stratford, VA $48,397

Tappahannock, VA $47,762

Thornburg, VA $48,282

Unionville, VA $47,499

Village, VA $47,702

Warsaw, VA $47,872

Weems, VA $46,932

Sandy Point, VA $47,934

White Stone, VA $46,802

Wicomico Church, VA $47,143

Woodford, VA $48,085

Zacata, VA $48,248

Winchester, VA $48,021

Bentonville, VA $47,609

Berryville, VA $48,713

Boyce, VA $48,802

Brucetown, VA $48,053

Chester Gap, VA $48,518

Clear Brook, VA $47,811

Cross Junction, VA $46,260

Fishers Hill, VA $46,925

Flint Hill, VA $48,255

Front Royal, VA $48,283

Gore, VA $46,519

Hume, VA $48,907

Huntly, VA $48,336

Strasburg, VA $46,742

Linden, VA $49,026

Markham, VA $49,015

Maurertown, VA $46,107

Middletown, VA $47,655

Millwood, VA $48,715

Rileyville, VA $47,076

Earlysville, VA $46,386

Esmont, VA $45,957

Faber, VA $45,753

Fishersville, VA $46,179

Free Union, VA $46,309

Gordonsville, VA $46,795

Greenwood, VA $46,123

Ivy, VA $46,406

Keene, VA $46,142

Keswick, VA $46,497

Locust Dale, VA $47,004

Lovingston, VA $45,262

Lyndhurst, VA $45,604

Montpelier Station, VA $46,806

Nellysford, VA $45,657

North Garden, VA $46,097

Orange, VA $47,264

Palmyra, VA $46,517

Piney River, VA $45,052

Quinque, VA $46,504

Roseland, VA $45,225

Ruckersville, VA $46,485

Schuyler, VA $45,795

Shipman, VA $45,256

Somerset, VA $46,808

Stanardsville, VA $46,350

Troy, VA $46,569

Tyro, VA $45,348

Waynesboro, VA $46,249

White Hall, VA $46,332

Woodberry Forest, VA $46,989

Achilles, VA $46,275

Amelia Court House, VA $47,134

Ark, VA $46,569

Arvonia, VA $46,156

Ashland, VA $47,593

Aylett, VA $47,615

Barhamsville, VA $46,930

Beaumont, VA $47,123

Beaverdam, VA $47,588

Bena, VA $46,262

Bohannon, VA $46,451

Bremo Bluff, VA $46,456

Bruington, VA $47,520

Bumpass, VA $47,517

Cardinal, VA $46,472

Cartersville, VA $46,840

Charles City, VA $47,223

Christchurch, VA $46,838

Church View, VA $46,946

Cobbs Creek, VA $46,601

Columbia, VA $46,719

Crozier, VA $47,437

Cumberland, VA $46,459

Deltaville, VA $46,639

Diggs, VA $46,469

Redwood, VA $45,224

Rich Creek, VA $45,378

Ridgeway, VA $45,694

Riner, VA $45,374

Ripplemead, VA $45,256

Rocky Mount, VA $45,265

Salem, VA $45,044

Sandy Level, VA $45,362

Shawsville, VA $45,183

Spencer, VA $45,684

Staffordsville, VA $45,456

Stanleytown, VA $45,769

Stuart, VA $45,671

Thaxton, VA $45,129

Troutville, VA $45,112

Union Hall, VA $45,273

Vesta, VA $45,613

Villamont, VA $45,106

Vinton, VA $45,022

Wirtz, VA $45,133

Woolwine, VA $45,581

Bristol, VA $43,911

Abingdon, VA $44,563

Andover, VA $44,430

Appalachia, VA $44,430

Bee, VA $44,979

Ben Hur, VA $44,614

Big Stone Gap, VA $44,034

Birchleaf, VA $45,023

Blackwater, VA $44,089

Castlewood, VA $44,217

Cleveland, VA $44,754

Clinchco, VA $44,984

Clintwood, VA $44,933

Coeburn, VA $44,504

Damascus, VA $44,912

Dante, VA $44,757

Davenport, VA $45,067

Dryden, VA $44,178

Duffield, VA $43,804

Dungannon, VA $43,964

East Stone Gap, VA $44,127

Ewing, VA $45,178

Fort Blackmore, VA $43,682

Gate City, VA $43,384

Haysi, VA $45,241

Hiltons, VA $43,487

Honaker, VA $45,004

Jonesville, VA $44,723

Keokee, VA $44,309

Lebanon, VA $44,581

Mc Clure, VA $44,766

Mendota, VA $43,925

Nickelsville, VA $43,741

Nora, VA $44,648

Norton, VA $44,478

Pennington Gap, VA $44,298

Pound, VA $44,662

Rosedale, VA $44,955

Rose Hill, VA $45,099

Saint Charles, VA $44,558

Saint Paul, VA $44,500

Weber City, VA $43,252

Whitetop, VA $45,088

Wise, VA $44,597

Pulaski, VA $45,572

Atkins, VA $45,187

Austinville, VA $45,552

Barren Springs, VA $45,591

Bastian, VA $45,193

Bland, VA $45,299

Broadford, VA $45,146

Cana, VA $45,622

Ceres, VA $45,150

Chilhowie, VA $45,135

Cripple Creek, VA $45,339

Crockett, VA $45,328

Draper, VA $45,534

Dugspur, VA $45,567

Elk Creek, VA $45,307

Emory, VA $45,007

Fancy Gap, VA $45,582

Fries, VA $45,459

Galax, VA $45,533

Glade Spring, VA $44,918

Rural Retreat, VA $45,271

Saltville, VA $45,154

Speedwell, VA $45,300

Sugar Grove, VA $45,198

Tannersville, VA $45,119

Troutdale, VA $45,166

Willis, VA $45,543

Woodlawn, VA $45,561

Wytheville, VA $45,433

Staunton, VA $46,194

Augusta Springs, VA $45,998

Bacova, VA $45,782

Blue Grass, VA $45,800

Brownsburg, VA $45,527

Buena Vista, VA $45,154

Churchville, VA $46,322

Clifton Forge, VA $45,628

Covington, VA $45,380

Craigsville, VA $46,003

Crimora, VA $46,370

Deerfield, VA $46,039

Doe Hill, VA $46,000

Fairfield, VA $45,460

Fort Defiance, VA $46,404

Glen Wilton, VA $45,454

Goshen, VA $45,805

Greenville, VA $45,777

Grottoes, VA $46,412

Head Waters, VA $46,076

Hot Springs, VA $45,655

Iron Gate, VA $45,706

Lexington, VA $45,540

Low Moor, VA $45,599

Mc Dowell, VA $46,018

Middlebrook, VA $45,788

Millboro, VA $45,824

Mint Spring, VA $46,018

Montebello, VA $45,371

Monterey, VA $45,886

Mount Sidney, VA $46,424

Mustoe, VA $45,962

New Hope, VA $46,397

Port Republic, VA $46,387

Raphine, VA $45,582

Rockbridge Baths, VA $45,627

Selma, VA $45,644

Steeles Tavern, VA $45,676

Stuarts Draft, VA $45,847

Swoope, VA $46,112

Verona, VA $46,425

Vesuvius, VA $45,269

Warm Springs, VA $45,796

West Augusta, VA $46,140

Weyers Cave, VA $46,435

Williamsville, VA $46,044

Lynchburg, VA $44,478

Altavista, VA $44,900

Alton, VA $45,881

Amherst, VA $44,780

Appomattox, VA $44,861

Bedford, VA $45,135

Big Island, VA $44,887

Blairs, VA $45,871

Brookneal, VA $45,078

Buffalo Junction, VA $46,027

Callands, VA $45,649

Chatham, VA $45,686

Clifford, VA $44,849

Clover, VA $45,769

Cluster Springs, VA $46,024

Coleman Falls, VA $44,662

Concord, VA $44,539

Crystal Hill, VA $45,699

Danville, VA $45,907

Hillsville, VA $45,622

Carson, VA $47,379

Hiwassee, VA $45,472

Independence, VA $45,314

Annandale, VA $53,917

Burke, VA $53,412

Dumfries, VA $51,848

Dunn Loring, VA $53,986

Fairfax, VA $53,179

Fairfax Station, VA $53,035

Falls Church, VA $54,033

Fort Belvoir, VA $53,380

Great Falls, VA $53,181

Greenway, VA $54,032

Lorton, VA $53,078

Merrifield, VA $53,862

Mc Lean, VA $54,027

West Mclean, VA $54,032

Mount Vernon, VA $53,580

Newington, VA $53,457

Dry Fork, VA $45,782

Brooke, VA $49,959

Evington, VA $44,725

Forest, VA $44,638

Gladstone, VA $44,900

Gladys, VA $44,901

Glasgow, VA $45,188

Goode, VA $44,785

Gretna, VA $45,361

Halifax, VA $45,868

Howardsville, VA $45,794

Hurt, VA $45,107

Java, VA $45,633

Ararat, VA $45,610

Axton, VA $45,751

Bassett, VA $45,718

Belspring, VA $45,481

Bent Mountain, VA $45,095

Blacksburg, VA $45,266

Blue Ridge, VA $45,080

Boones Mill, VA $45,063

Buchanan, VA $45,232

Callaway, VA $45,181

Christiansburg, VA $45,271

Cascade, VA $45,712

Catawba, VA $45,155

Check, VA $45,251

Claudville, VA $45,583

Cloverdale, VA $44,996

Collinsville, VA $45,870

Copper Hill, VA $45,191

Critz, VA $45,657

Daleville, VA $45,042

Dublin, VA $45,505

Eagle Rock, VA $45,363

Eggleston, VA $45,414

Elliston, VA $45,145

Ferrum, VA $45,434

Fieldale, VA $45,805

Fincastle, VA $45,182

Floyd, VA $45,437

Glade Hill, VA $45,235

Glen Lyn, VA $45,269

Goodview, VA $45,075

Hardy, VA $45,056

Henry, VA $45,502

Huddleston, VA $45,224

Keeling, VA $45,825

Chester, VA $47,602

Chesterfield, VA $47,574

Church Road, VA $47,417

Colonial Heights, VA $47,622

Courtland, VA $46,477

Dendron, VA $46,617

Dewitt, VA $47,265

Dinwiddie, VA $47,394

Disputanta, VA $47,433

Dolphin, VA $46,746

Drewryville, VA $46,376

Ebony, VA $46,056

Elberon, VA $46,425

Emporia, VA $46,480

Ford, VA $47,307

Franklin, VA $46,334

Freeman, VA $46,735

Gasburg, VA $46,155

Hopewell, VA $47,524

Ivor, VA $46,409

Jarratt, VA $46,882

Lawrenceville, VA $46,572

Mc Kenney, VA $47,141

Meredithville, VA $46,505

Newsoms, VA $46,181

Prince George, VA $47,568

Rawlings, VA $46,960

Sedley, VA $46,540

Skippers, VA $46,295

Spring Grove, VA $46,869

Stony Creek, VA $47,139

Surry, VA $46,311

Sussex, VA $47,033

Sutherland, VA $47,529

Valentines, VA $46,198

Wakefield, VA $46,599

Warfield, VA $46,998

Waverly, VA $46,966

White Plains, VA $46,172

Wilsons, VA $47,166

Yale, VA $46,842

Zuni, VA $46,391

Claremont, VA $46,932

Farmville, VA $46,052

Baskerville, VA $45,976

Indian Valley, VA $45,503

Mc Coy, VA $45,405

Martinsville, VA $45,794

Meadows Of Dan, VA $45,625

Moneta, VA $45,150

Montvale, VA $45,149

Narrows, VA $45,405

Newbern, VA $45,445

New Castle, VA $45,185

Newport, VA $45,288

New River, VA $45,570

Oriskany, VA $45,273

Paint Bank, VA $45,202

Parrott, VA $45,426

Patrick Springs, VA $45,709

Pearisburg, VA $45,450

Pembroke, VA $45,449

Penhook, VA $45,385

Pilot, VA $45,287

Pittsville, VA $45,363

Radford, VA $45,519

Long Island, VA $45,071

Lowry, VA $44,870

Lynch Station, VA $45,076

Madison Heights, VA $44,479

Monroe, VA $44,701

Naruna, VA $44,935

Nathalie, VA $45,478

Natural Bridge, VA $45,331

Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,135

Nelson, VA $46,094

Norwood, VA $45,072

Ringgold, VA $45,842

Rustburg, VA $44,582

Scottsburg, VA $45,930

Scottsville, VA $46,179

South Boston, VA $45,971

Spout Spring, VA $44,664

Sutherlin, VA $45,846

Sweet Briar, VA $44,611

Vernon Hill, VA $45,792

Virgilina, VA $45,985

Wingina, VA $45,339

Amonate, VA $45,238

Bandy, VA $45,139

Big Rock, VA $45,385

Bishop, VA $45,144

Bluefield, VA $45,283

Boissevain, VA $45,172

Breaks, VA $45,311

Burkes Garden, VA $45,190

Cedar Bluff, VA $45,256

Doran, VA $45,442

Falls Mills, VA $45,172

Grundy, VA $45,461

Horsepen, VA $45,161

Hurley, VA $45,227

Jewell Ridge, VA $45,256

Keen Mountain, VA $45,433

Mavisdale, VA $45,260

Maxie, VA $45,394

North Tazewell, VA $45,249

Oakwood, VA $45,458

Pilgrims Knob, VA $45,335

Pocahontas, VA $45,187

Pounding Mill, VA $45,319

Raven, VA $45,420

Red Ash, VA $45,463

Richlands, VA $45,437

Rowe, VA $45,277

Shortt Gap, VA $45,378

Swords Creek, VA $45,264

Tazewell, VA $45,178

Vansant, VA $45,265

Whitewood, VA $45,270

Wolford, VA $45,278

Boydton, VA $46,075

Bracey, VA $46,193

Brodnax, VA $46,371

Buckingham, VA $45,559

Burkeville, VA $46,264

Charlotte Court House, VA $45,601

Chase City, VA $45,837

Clarksville, VA $46,156

Crewe, VA $46,559

Cullen, VA $45,465

Dillwyn, VA $46,013

Drakes Branch, VA $45,832

Dundas, VA $46,514

Evergreen, VA $44,905

Fort Mitchell, VA $45,832

Green Bay, VA $46,008

Hampden Sydney, VA $46,121

Kenbridge, VA $46,265

Keysville, VA $45,828

La Crosse, VA $46,122

Lunenburg, VA $45,915

Meherrin, VA $45,920

Nottoway, VA $46,488

Pamplin, VA $45,313

Phenix, VA $45,108

Prospect, VA $45,598

Randolph, VA $45,675

Red House, VA $44,976

Red Oak, VA $45,896

Rice, VA $46,323

Saxe, VA $45,797

Skipwith, VA $45,928

South Hill, VA $46,105

Victoria, VA $46,077

Wylliesburg, VA $45,855

Roanoke, VA $44,964

Wachapreague, VA $46,688

Wardtown, VA $46,597

Wattsville, VA $46,731

Willis Wharf, VA $46,674

Windsor, VA $46,276

Withams, VA $46,695

Norfolk, VA $46,039

Newport News, VA $46,142

Fort Eustis, VA $46,160

Hampton, VA $46,170

Fort Monroe, VA $46,145

Poquoson, VA $46,155

Yorktown, VA $46,210

Lackey, VA $46,228

Seaford, VA $46,172

Portsmouth, VA $46,052

Fort Lee, VA $47,619

Petersburg, VA $47,619

Virginia State University, VA $47,619

Alberta, VA $46,678

Ammon, VA $47,304

Blackstone, VA $46,904

Boykins, VA $46,236

Branchville, VA $46,126

Capron, VA $46,464

Round Hill, VA $49,923

Catharpin, VA $51,794

Delaplane, VA $49,401

Ashburn, VA $52,008

Chantilly, VA $52,556

Gainesville, VA $51,372

Hamilton, VA $50,596

Lincoln, VA $50,547

Sterling, VA $52,641

Haymarket, VA $51,323

Herndon, VA $52,835

Leesburg, VA $51,191

Lovettsville, VA $50,057

Nokesville, VA $51,435

Upperville, VA $49,564

Warrenton, VA $49,745

Reston, VA $53,139

Waterford, VA $50,513

The Plains, VA $50,655

Doswell, VA $47,609

Dutton, VA $46,591

Fork Union, VA $46,599

Foster, VA $46,441

Glen Allen, VA $47,717

Gloucester, VA $46,542

Gloucester Point, VA $46,260

Goochland, VA $47,196

Grimstead, VA $46,558

Gum Spring, VA $47,196

Gwynn, VA $46,557

Hadensville, VA $47,122

Hallieford, VA $46,543

Hanover, VA $47,618

Hardyville, VA $46,682

Hartfield, VA $46,698

Hayes, VA $46,289

Henrico, VA $47,752

Hudgins, VA $46,521

Jamaica, VA $47,103

Jamestown, VA $46,395

Jetersville, VA $46,594

Kents Store, VA $46,703

King And Queen Court House, VA $47,174

King William, VA $47,418

Lanexa, VA $47,101

Lightfoot, VA $46,623

Little Plymouth, VA $47,114

Locust Hill, VA $46,838

Louisa, VA $47,188

Macon, VA $47,242

Maidens, VA $47,376

Manakin Sabot, VA $47,531

Mannboro, VA $47,222

Manquin, VA $47,557

Maryus, VA $46,266

Mascot, VA $46,976

Mathews, VA $46,468

Burgess, VA $47,274

Accomac, VA $46,651

Assawoman, VA $46,670

Atlantic, VA $46,732

Battery Park, VA $46,148

Belle Haven, VA $46,624

Birdsnest, VA $46,536

Bloxom, VA $46,723

Cape Charles, VA $46,472

Capeville, VA $46,482

Carrollton, VA $46,143

Carrsville, VA $46,354

Cheriton, VA $46,477

Chesapeake, VA $46,160

Chincoteague Island, VA $46,762

Wallops Island, VA $46,728

Craddockville, VA $46,631

Davis Wharf, VA $46,622

Eastville, VA $46,494

Exmore, VA $46,604

Franktown, VA $46,552

Greenbackville, VA $46,868

Greenbush, VA $46,734

Hacksneck, VA $46,605

Hallwood, VA $46,710

Harborton, VA $46,719

Horntown, VA $46,789

Oak Hall, VA $46,693

Isle Of Wight, VA $46,247

Jamesville, VA $46,578

Jenkins Bridge, VA $46,717

Keller, VA $46,661

Locustville, VA $46,659

Machipongo, VA $46,529

Mappsville, VA $46,700

Marionville, VA $46,528

Mears, VA $46,676

Melfa, VA $46,667

Modest Town, VA $46,788

Nassawadox, VA $46,577

Nelsonia, VA $46,791

New Church, VA $46,774

Onancock, VA $46,706

Onley, VA $46,655

Oyster, VA $46,488

Painter, VA $46,633

Parksley, VA $46,732

Pungoteague, VA $46,652

Quinby, VA $46,530

Rescue, VA $46,146

Sanford, VA $46,782

Saxis, VA $46,789

Seaview, VA $46,478

Smithfield, VA $46,196

Suffolk, VA $46,175

Tangier, VA $46,905

Tasley, VA $46,755

Temperanceville, VA $46,710

Townsend, VA $46,487

Virginia Beach, VA $46,775

Dulles, VA $53,153

Aldie, VA $51,476

Amissville, VA $48,971

Arcola, VA $51,992

Manassas, VA $52,077

Marshall, VA $49,690

Middleburg, VA $50,603

Catlett, VA $50,841

Centreville, VA $52,287

Clifton, VA $52,728

Orlean, VA $49,242

Paeonian Springs, VA $50,839

Paris, VA $49,242

Philomont, VA $50,453

Purcellville, VA $50,079

Bluemont, VA $49,409

Bristow, VA $51,673

Broad Run, VA $50,754

Calverton, VA $50,638

Casanova, VA $50,723

Rectortown, VA $49,628

Mechanicsville, VA $47,656

Midlothian, VA $47,584

Millers Tavern, VA $47,650

Mineral, VA $47,479

Moon, VA $46,489

Moseley, VA $47,425

New Canton, VA $46,398

New Kent, VA $47,395

New Point, VA $46,372

Newtown, VA $47,797

Norge, VA $46,692

North, VA $46,529

Oilville, VA $47,436

Onemo, VA $46,430

Ordinary, VA $46,329

Port Haywood, VA $46,365

Powhatan, VA $47,279

Providence Forge, VA $47,314

Quinton, VA $47,556

Rockville, VA $47,490

Ruthville, VA $47,216

Saint Stephens Church, VA $47,644

Saluda, VA $46,856

Sandston, VA $47,666

Sandy Hook, VA $47,186

Schley, VA $46,439

Severn, VA $46,291

Shacklefords, VA $46,881

State Farm, VA $47,398

Stevensville, VA $47,286

Studley, VA $47,652

Susan, VA $46,383

Toano, VA $46,838

Topping, VA $46,796

Trevilians, VA $47,158

Richmond, VA $47,765

Urbanna, VA $47,019

Wake, VA $46,726

Walkerton, VA $47,353

Ware Neck, VA $46,458

Water View, VA $47,009

West Point, VA $47,171

White Marsh, VA $46,381

Wicomico, VA $46,299

Williamsburg, VA $46,379

Woods Cross Roads, VA $46,547

Montpelier, VA $47,419

Oakton, VA $53,303

Occoquan, VA $52,910

Quantico, VA $51,151

Springfield, VA $53,777

Triangle, VA $51,521

Vienna, VA $53,776

Woodbridge, VA $52,528

Arlington, VA $54,047

Fort Myer, VA $54,048

Mattaponi, VA $46,995

Dhs, VA $54,048

Fort Valley, VA $46,726

Star Tannery, VA $46,269

Stephens City, VA $48,039

Stephenson, VA $48,070

Toms Brook, VA $46,700

White Post, VA $48,452

Woodstock, VA $46,314

Culpeper, VA $47,844

Aroda, VA $46,672

Banco, VA $46,830

Bealeton, VA $49,533

Boston, VA $47,717

Brandy Station, VA $48,682

Brightwood, VA $47,068

Castleton, VA $48,242

Elkwood, VA $48,619

Etlan, VA $46,960

Goldvein, VA $49,751

Graves Mill, VA $46,608

Haywood, VA $47,056

Hood, VA $46,315

Jeffersonton, VA $49,225

Leon, VA $47,267

Lignum, VA $48,338

Madison, VA $46,604

Midland, VA $50,026

Mitchells, VA $47,462

Oakpark, VA $46,900

Pratts, VA $46,599

Radiant, VA $46,772

Rapidan, VA $47,194

Remington, VA $49,139

Reva, VA $47,319

Richardsville, VA $48,741

Rixeyville, VA $48,615

Rochelle, VA $46,585

Somerville, VA $50,122

Sperryville, VA $47,273

Stevensburg, VA $48,435

Sumerduck, VA $49,152

Syria, VA $46,428

Viewtown, VA $48,647

Washington, VA $48,102

Wolftown, VA $46,318

Woodville, VA $47,740

Harrisonburg, VA $46,507

Basye, VA $46,136

Bergton, VA $45,993

Bridgewater, VA $46,420

Broadway, VA $46,277

Criders, VA $46,076

Dayton, VA $46,261

Edinburg, VA $46,214

Elkton, VA $46,354

Alexandria, VA $54,041

Fredericksburg, VA $48,966

Bowling Green, VA $48,015

Burr Hill, VA $48,021

Callao, VA $47,745

Caret, VA $48,314

Center Cross, VA $47,492

Champlain, VA $48,204

Coles Point, VA $48,385

Colonial Beach, VA $48,656

Corbin, VA $48,356

Dahlgren, VA $50,252

Dogue, VA $48,624

Dunnsville, VA $47,663

Edwardsville, VA $47,335

Farnham, VA $47,475

Garrisonville, VA $50,664

Hague, VA $48,035

Hartwood, VA $49,107

Haynesville, VA $47,995

Heathsville, VA $47,291

Hustle, VA $48,233

Irvington, VA $46,912

Jersey, VA $48,691

Kilmarnock, VA $46,952

King George, VA $49,451

Kinsale, VA $47,942

Ladysmith, VA $47,738

Lancaster, VA $47,067

Laneview, VA $47,181

Lively, VA $47,110

Locust Grove, VA $48,035

Loretto, VA $48,242

Lottsburg, VA $47,656

Merry Point, VA $46,993

Milford, VA $47,839

Mollusk, VA $47,010

Montross, VA $48,349

Morattico, VA $47,254

Mount Holly, VA $48,188

Ninde, VA $49,561

Nuttsville, VA $47,208

Oldhams, VA $47,903

Ophelia, VA $47,299

Partlow, VA $48,152

Port Royal, VA $48,229

Rappahannock Academy, VA $48,239

Reedville, VA $47,264

Rhoadesville, VA $47,582

Rollins Fork, VA $48,654

Fulks Run, VA $46,162

Hinton, VA $46,119

Keezletown, VA $46,344

Lacey Spring, VA $46,367

Linville, VA $46,343

Luray, VA $46,491

Mc Gaheysville, VA $46,397

Mount Crawford, VA $46,399

Mount Jackson, VA $46,247

Mount Solon, VA $46,253

New Market, VA $46,354

Orkney Springs, VA $46,147

Penn Laird, VA $46,418

Quicksburg, VA $46,293

Pleasant Valley, VA $46,393

Shenandoah, VA $46,370

Singers Glen, VA $46,340

Stanley, VA $46,374

Timberville, VA $46,362

Charlottesville, VA $46,445

Afton, VA $45,930

Arrington, VA $45,017

Barboursville, VA $46,625

Batesville, VA $46,334

Covesville, VA $45,934

Crozet, VA $46,356

Dyke, VA $46,333

Ruby, VA $50,422

Direct Entry Inspector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Direct Entry Inspector roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Direct Entry Inspector positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Direct Entry Inspector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Direct Entry Inspector

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$64,253	$31.0	30%
Internet	$61,782	$30.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$56,839	$27.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$54,368	$26.0	10%
Healthcare	$54,368	$26.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Direct Entry 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.

$44,303

Average $49,426/year

$55,796

$3,692

Average $4,119/month

$4,650

$852

Average $950/week

$1,073

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,796	$4,650	$1,073	$27
Average	$49,426	$4,119	$950	$24
25th Percentile	$44,303	$3,692	$852	$21

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