What are the main factors that influence an Inspection Technician'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 Inspection Technician?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Inspection Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Inspection Technician's salary?

An Inspection Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,747 for beginners, reaching about $53,690 at mid-level, and approach $68,719 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Inspection Technician?

Inspection Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Inspection Technician roles are District of Columbia $55,135, California $54,926, Massachusetts $54,194. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Inspection Technician roles make?

Salaries for Inspection Technician level roles vary by specialization: Inspection Supervisor: $115,653; Pipeline Maintenance/Inspection Technician III: $89,000; Inspection Manager: $86,896; Pipeline Maintenance/Inspection Technician II: $78,800; Pipeline Maintenance/Inspection Technician I: $71,100.

Inspection Technician Salary in Kentucky

How much does an Inspection Technician make in Kentucky? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inspection Technician in Kentucky is $46,859 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,908
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,396 to $53,166
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,332

10% $38,332

50% (Median) $46,859

90% $58,908

Inspection Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,166	$4,431	$1,022	$26
Average	$46,859	$3,905	$901	$23
25th Percentile	$42,396	$3,533	$815	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Inspection Technician Salaries

An Inspection Technician'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 Inspection Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inspection Technician'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): $40,747
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,545
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,690
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,118
Expert (over 8 years): $68,719

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Product Inspector I	less than 1 year	$40,747
Inspection Technician	1-2 years	$45,545
Product Inspector III	2-4 years	$53,690
Product Inspector IV	5-8 years	$64,118
Product Quality Supervisor	over 8 years	$68,719

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

District of Columbia: $55,135.
California: $54,926.
Massachusetts: $54,194.

District of Columbia $55,135 California $54,926 Massachusetts $54,194 Washington $53,995 New Jersey $53,975 Alaska $53,905 Connecticut $53,218 New York $52,939

Hawaii $52,048 Rhode Island $51,630 Maryland $51,346 Minnesota $50,957 Colorado $50,808 Illinois $50,758 Oregon $50,569 Delaware $50,430

New Hampshire $50,342 Virginia $50,146 Pennsylvania $49,573 Nevada $49,284 North Dakota $49,190 Michigan $49,040 Wisconsin $48,986 Vermont $48,876

Texas $48,572 Maine $48,552 Arizona $48,522 Ohio $48,488 Georgia $48,029 Indiana $47,800 Wyoming $47,756 Utah $47,686

Iowa $47,656 Kansas $47,417 Louisiana $47,347 North Carolina $47,322 Missouri $47,312 Florida $47,118 Montana $47,014 Nebraska $46,914

Kentucky $46,859 South Carolina $46,660 Tennessee $46,535 Idaho $46,486 New Mexico $46,122 Oklahoma $46,042 Alabama $45,749 South Dakota $45,256

Arkansas $44,987 West Virginia $44,842 Mississippi $44,409

Top Paying Cities for Inspection Technician

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:

Graham: $45,244
Greenville: $45,087
Hartford: $45,323

Graham, KY $45,244

Greenville, KY $45,087

Hartford, KY $45,323

Hawesville, KY $45,615

Horse Branch, KY $44,943

Bagdad, KY $45,559

Bardstown, KY $46,262

Bedford, KY $46,448

Bethlehem, KY $45,805

Bloomfield, KY $45,956

Bradfordsville, KY $45,153

Buckner, KY $47,182

Campbellsburg, KY $46,011

Chaplin, KY $45,749

Coxs Creek, KY $46,697

Crestwood, KY $47,122

Eastwood, KY $47,350

Eminence, KY $45,907

Fairfield, KY $46,380

Finchville, KY $46,543

Fisherville, KY $47,030

Glenview, KY $47,617

Goshen, KY $47,266

Smiths Grove, KY $45,014

Aberdeen, KY $44,975

Adairville, KY $45,511

Allensville, KY $45,155

Auburn, KY $45,253

Bee Spring, KY $45,003

Brownsville, KY $44,940

Cadiz, KY $44,945

Center, KY $44,842

Cerulean, KY $44,909

Clifty, KY $45,068

Crofton, KY $44,900

Dunbar, KY $45,037

Elkton, KY $45,015

Fairview, KY $44,907

Fort Campbell, KY $44,981

Gracey, KY $44,883

Guthrie, KY $45,058

Herndon, KY $44,942

Hopkinsville, KY $44,817

Jetson, KY $44,921

La Fayette, KY $44,988

Lewisburg, KY $45,079

Mammoth Cave, KY $44,832

Morgantown, KY $44,974

Oak Grove, KY $44,960

Olmstead, KY $45,250

Pembroke, KY $44,944

Rochester, KY $45,072

Rockfield, KY $45,218

Roundhill, KY $44,898

Russellville, KY $45,246

Sharon Grove, KY $45,095

South Union, KY $45,285

Sweeden, KY $44,933

Trenton, KY $45,000

Welchs Creek, KY $44,925

Woodbury, KY $44,991

Owensboro, KY $46,485

Beaver Dam, KY $45,110

Beech Creek, KY $45,258

Beech Grove, KY $46,406

Beechmont, KY $45,343

Belton, KY $45,129

Bremen, KY $45,291

Browder, KY $45,126

Calhoun, KY $46,071

Centertown, KY $45,191

Central City, KY $45,290

Cleaton, KY $45,341

Cromwell, KY $44,980

Curdsville, KY $46,510

Drakesboro, KY $45,150

Dundee, KY $45,245

Dunmor, KY $45,088

Fordsville, KY $45,221

Mc Roberts, KY $44,434

Mallie, KY $44,325

Mayking, KY $44,371

Millstone, KY $44,364

Mousie, KY $44,325

Neon, KY $44,453

Pine Top, KY $44,347

Pippa Passes, KY $44,374

Premium, KY $44,311

Redfox, KY $44,299

Roxana, KY $44,286

Seco, KY $44,435

Thornton, KY $44,368

Whitesburg, KY $44,350

Dema, KY $44,369

Raven, KY $44,304

Topmost, KY $44,399

Paducah, KY $45,226

Almo, KY $45,064

Arlington, KY $44,994

Bandana, KY $45,291

Bardwell, KY $44,992

Barlow, KY $45,151

Benton, KY $45,101

Boaz, KY $45,033

Burna, KY $45,070

Calvert City, KY $45,161

Clinton, KY $44,955

Columbus, KY $45,004

Crayne, KY $45,197

Cunningham, KY $44,999

Dexter, KY $45,010

Dycusburg, KY $45,388

Eddyville, KY $45,170

Fancy Farm, KY $44,992

Farmington, KY $44,980

Fulton, KY $44,966

Gilbertsville, KY $45,156

Grand Rivers, KY $45,155

Hampton, KY $45,030

Hardin, KY $45,068

Hazel, KY $44,974

Hickman, KY $44,958

Hickory, KY $45,039

Kevil, KY $45,104

Kirksey, KY $44,998

Kuttawa, KY $45,169

La Center, KY $45,137

Ledbetter, KY $45,150

Lovelaceville, KY $45,080

Lowes, KY $45,100

Lynnville, KY $44,956

Marion, KY $45,246

Mayfield, KY $45,080

Melber, KY $45,009

Harrods Creek, KY $47,614

La Grange, KY $46,880

Lebanon, KY $45,331

Lockport, KY $45,708

Loretto, KY $45,703

Mackville, KY $45,605

Masonic Home, KY $47,620

Milton, KY $46,391

Mount Eden, KY $45,769

Mount Washington, KY $47,181

Nazareth, KY $46,317

Nerinx, KY $45,803

New Castle, KY $45,979

New Haven, KY $45,879

New Hope, KY $45,624

Pendleton, KY $46,521

Pewee Valley, KY $47,354

Pleasureville, KY $45,708

Port Royal, KY $45,955

Prospect, KY $47,555

Raywick, KY $45,512

Saint Catharine, KY $45,787

Saint Francis, KY $45,637

Saint Mary, KY $45,466

Shelbyville, KY $45,852

Simpsonville, KY $46,780

Smithfield, KY $46,367

Springfield, KY $45,495

Sulphur, KY $46,182

Taylorsville, KY $46,575

Turners Station, KY $45,939

Waddy, KY $45,580

Westport, KY $46,911

Willisburg, KY $45,652

Battletown, KY $46,714

Boston, KY $46,233

Brandenburg, KY $46,824

Brooks, KY $47,510

Clermont, KY $47,014

Cloverport, KY $45,546

Custer, KY $46,001

Ekron, KY $46,743

Fairdale, KY $47,610

Falls Of Rough, KY $45,287

Fort Knox, KY $47,020

Manchester, KY $44,594

Milburn, KY $44,989

Murray, KY $45,086

New Concord, KY $44,960

Salem, KY $45,069

Sedalia, KY $44,951

Smithland, KY $45,048

Symsonia, KY $45,066

Tiline, KY $45,035

Tolu, KY $45,284

Water Valley, KY $44,954

West Paducah, KY $45,157

Wickliffe, KY $45,033

Wingo, KY $44,985

Bowling Green, KY $45,203

Adolphus, KY $45,628

Alvaton, KY $45,427

Austin, KY $45,125

Beaumont, KY $44,875

Cave City, KY $44,916

Drake, KY $45,503

Edmonton, KY $44,824

Eighty Eight, KY $44,864

Etoile, KY $44,991

Fountain Run, KY $45,157

Franklin, KY $45,642

Gamaliel, KY $45,099

Glasgow, KY $44,944

Hestand, KY $44,755

Hiseville, KY $44,831

Holland, KY $45,296

Knob Lick, KY $44,819

Lucas, KY $45,133

Mount Hermon, KY $44,925

Oakland, KY $45,072

Park City, KY $44,878

Rocky Hill, KY $44,910

Scottsville, KY $45,408

Summer Shade, KY $44,831

Tompkinsville, KY $44,826

Majestic, KY $44,529

Mouthcard, KY $44,645

Hillview, KY $47,476

Georgetown, KY $45,972

Gravel Switch, KY $45,336

Harrodsburg, KY $45,700

Hope, KY $45,362

Irvine, KY $45,393

Jeffersonville, KY $45,559

Keene, KY $46,014

Nicholasville, KY $45,983

Lawrenceburg, KY $45,625

Means, KY $45,315

Midway, KY $45,771

Millersburg, KY $45,920

Moorefield, KY $45,516

Morehead, KY $44,929

Mount Sterling, KY $45,718

New Liberty, KY $46,073

North Middletown, KY $45,925

Olympia, KY $45,254

Owenton, KY $45,836

Owingsville, KY $45,409

Paris, KY $45,965

Perry Park, KY $45,894

Preston, KY $45,401

Sadieville, KY $45,927

Salt Lick, KY $45,081

Salvisa, KY $45,705

Sharpsburg, KY $45,804

Slade, KY $45,067

Stamping Ground, KY $45,738

Stanton, KY $45,306

Versailles, KY $45,908

Waco, KY $45,690

Wellington, KY $44,866

Wilmore, KY $45,913

Winchester, KY $45,896

Annville, KY $44,888

Berea, KY $45,538

Bighill, KY $45,521

Brodhead, KY $45,236

Bryantsville, KY $45,772

Crab Orchard, KY $45,297

Danville, KY $45,638

Gray Hawk, KY $45,187

Hustonville, KY $45,270

Junction City, KY $45,525

Kings Mountain, KY $45,141

Lancaster, KY $45,688

Livingston, KY $44,985

Mc Kee, KY $45,095

Mc Kinney, KY $45,456

Mitchellsburg, KY $45,397

Mount Vernon, KY $45,164

Orlando, KY $45,138

Paint Lick, KY $45,570

Parksville, KY $45,382

Perryville, KY $45,481

Ravenna, KY $45,270

Renfro Valley, KY $45,201

Richmond, KY $45,809

Sandgap, KY $45,095

Stanford, KY $45,436

Tyner, KY $44,848

Waneta, KY $45,121

Waynesburg, KY $45,204

Wildie, KY $45,193

Winston, KY $45,596

Lexington, KY $46,097

Russell, KY $44,641

Phelps, KY $44,594

Phyllis, KY $44,554

Pinsonfork, KY $44,586

Raccoon, KY $44,549

Ransom, KY $44,537

Regina, KY $44,547

Robinson Creek, KY $44,481

Rockhouse, KY $44,515

Shelbiana, KY $44,570

Shelby Gap, KY $44,422

Sidney, KY $44,538

Steele, KY $44,655

Stone, KY $44,572

Stopover, KY $44,509

Varney, KY $44,459

Virgie, KY $44,455

Allen, KY $44,528

Auxier, KY $44,612

Banner, KY $44,502

Beaver, KY $44,462

Betsy Layne, KY $44,570

Bevinsville, KY $44,405

Blue River, KY $44,415

Bypro, KY $44,551

Dana, KY $44,516

David, KY $44,373

Drift, KY $44,435

Dwale, KY $44,600

Eastern, KY $44,403

Garrett, KY $44,344

Grethel, KY $44,491

Gunlock, KY $44,240

Harold, KY $44,526

Hi Hat, KY $44,448

Hueysville, KY $44,280

Ivel, KY $44,499

Lackey, KY $44,293

Langley, KY $44,447

Rush, KY $44,443

Mary Alice, KY $44,627

Middlesboro, KY $45,045

Oneida, KY $44,440

Pineville, KY $44,870

Roark, KY $44,452

Saul, KY $44,329

Scalf, KY $44,588

Sextons Creek, KY $44,581

Stoney Fork, KY $44,530

Trosper, KY $44,836

Walker, KY $44,542

Woollum, KY $44,631

Alexandria, KY $48,242

Augusta, KY $46,813

Berry, KY $46,074

Brooksville, KY $46,600

Burlington, KY $48,216

Butler, KY $47,598

California, KY $48,040

Carrollton, KY $46,096

Corinth, KY $45,947

Covington, KY $48,388

Latonia, KY $48,383

Ft Mitchell, KY $48,388

Erlanger, KY $48,384

Hebron, KY $48,386

Florence, KY $48,379

Crittenden, KY $47,616

Cynthiana, KY $45,970

De Mossville, KY $47,587

Dover, KY $46,271

Dry Ridge, KY $47,137

Elizaville, KY $45,500

Ewing, KY $45,556

Falmouth, KY $46,799

Flemingsburg, KY $45,352

Foster, KY $47,354

Germantown, KY $45,984

Ghent, KY $46,430

Glencoe, KY $46,811

Hillsboro, KY $45,168

Independence, KY $48,374

Jonesville, KY $46,535

Kenton, KY $48,008

Mason, KY $46,233

Mayslick, KY $45,529

Maysville, KY $45,632

Melbourne, KY $48,378

Milford, KY $46,268

Minerva, KY $46,305

Morning View, KY $48,045

Mount Olivet, KY $45,783

Muses Mills, KY $45,023

Newport, KY $48,388

Bellevue, KY $48,388

Dayton, KY $48,388

Fort Thomas, KY $48,388

Petersburg, KY $48,104

Plummers Landing, KY $45,042

Sanders, KY $46,245

Silver Grove, KY $48,387

Sparta, KY $46,578

Union, KY $47,963

Verona, KY $47,649

Wallingford, KY $45,055

Walton, KY $48,076

Warsaw, KY $47,311

Washington, KY $45,728

Williamstown, KY $46,554

Worthville, KY $45,948

Ashland, KY $44,428

Argillite, KY $44,630

Blaine, KY $44,448

Carter, KY $44,787

Catlettsburg, KY $44,378

Denton, KY $44,503

Emerson, KY $44,855

Flatwoods, KY $44,602

Garrison, KY $44,946

Grahn, KY $44,717

Grayson, KY $44,659

Greenup, KY $44,836

Hitchins, KY $44,574

Isonville, KY $44,567

Martha, KY $44,503

Mazie, KY $44,497

Olive Hill, KY $44,797

Quincy, KY $45,001

Garfield, KY $45,896

Guston, KY $46,617

Hardinsburg, KY $45,702

Harned, KY $45,809

Hudson, KY $45,694

Irvington, KY $46,318

Lebanon Junction, KY $46,821

Mc Daniels, KY $45,510

Mc Quady, KY $45,565

Muldraugh, KY $47,040

Payneville, KY $46,549

Radcliff, KY $46,739

Rhodelia, KY $46,481

Rineyville, KY $46,453

Shepherdsville, KY $47,238

Stephensport, KY $45,950

Union Star, KY $46,368

Vine Grove, KY $46,591

Webster, KY $46,388

West Point, KY $47,254

Westview, KY $45,661

Louisville, KY $47,621

Mc Dowell, KY $44,424

Island, KY $45,392

White Plains, KY $45,107

Nebo, KY $45,358

Nortonville, KY $45,107

Poole, KY $46,522

Princeton, KY $45,147

Providence, KY $45,462

Reed, KY $46,955

Robards, KY $46,631

Saint Charles, KY $45,090

Sebree, KY $46,258

Slaughters, KY $45,974

Smith Mills, KY $46,900

Spottsville, KY $46,967

Sturgis, KY $45,744

Sullivan, KY $45,667

Uniontown, KY $46,629

Waverly, KY $46,641

Wheatcroft, KY $45,631

Lewisport, KY $45,835

Livermore, KY $45,529

Mc Henry, KY $45,278

Maceo, KY $46,214

Maple Mount, KY $46,496

Olaton, KY $45,018

Pellville, KY $45,553

Philpot, KY $45,777

Powderly, KY $45,346

Reynolds Station, KY $45,414

Rockport, KY $45,231

Rosine, KY $45,214

Rumsey, KY $45,481

Sacramento, KY $45,334

South Carrollton, KY $45,389

Stanley, KY $46,608

Utica, KY $45,742

West Louisville, KY $46,446

Whitesville, KY $45,549

Baskett, KY $46,865

Blackford, KY $45,560

Clay, KY $45,585

Corydon, KY $46,661

Dawson Springs, KY $45,157

Dixon, KY $46,080

Earlington, KY $45,549

Fredonia, KY $45,208

Hanson, KY $45,491

Henderson, KY $47,015

Madisonville, KY $45,480

Manitou, KY $45,526

Morganfield, KY $46,322

Burgin, KY $45,752

Carlisle, KY $45,899

Clay City, KY $45,596

Clearfield, KY $44,911

Denniston, KY $44,935

Elliottville, KY $44,853

Farmers, KY $45,003

Frankfort, KY $45,524

Corbin, KY $44,863

Bush, KY $44,885

East Bernstadt, KY $44,967

Emlyn, KY $44,976

Gray, KY $44,762

Keavy, KY $44,833

Lily, KY $44,820

London, KY $44,819

Nevisdale, KY $45,028

Pittsburg, KY $44,841

Rockholds, KY $44,861

Siler, KY $44,885

Williamsburg, KY $44,971

Woodbine, KY $44,855

Ages Brookside, KY $44,585

Asher, KY $44,508

Baxter, KY $44,530

Benham, KY $44,612

Big Laurel, KY $44,252

Bledsoe, KY $44,387

Calvin, KY $44,761

Cawood, KY $44,450

Chappell, KY $44,257

Coalgood, KY $44,392

Coldiron, KY $44,584

Cranks, KY $44,377

Cumberland, KY $44,347

Dayhoit, KY $44,615

Eolia, KY $44,268

Essie, KY $44,506

Evarts, KY $44,429

Grays Knob, KY $44,478

Gulston, KY $44,726

Harlan, KY $44,595

Helton, KY $44,422

Holmes Mill, KY $44,238

Hoskinston, KY $44,378

Hulen, KY $44,625

Kenvir, KY $44,646

Lejunior, KY $44,599

Loyall, KY $44,706

Lynch, KY $44,322

Miracle, KY $44,649

Mozelle, KY $44,465

Partridge, KY $44,264

Pathfork, KY $44,585

Putney, KY $44,463

Stinnett, KY $44,523

Totz, KY $44,340

Wallins Creek, KY $44,608

Warbranch, KY $44,440

Arjay, KY $44,580

Artemus, KY $44,802

Barbourville, KY $44,781

Myra, KY $44,452

Martin, KY $44,467

Melvin, KY $44,489

Minnie, KY $44,554

Prestonsburg, KY $44,497

Printer, KY $44,434

Stanville, KY $44,493

Teaberry, KY $44,499

Tram, KY $44,553

Wayland, KY $44,415

Weeksbury, KY $44,428

Wheelwright, KY $44,521

Hazard, KY $44,278

Ary, KY $44,154

Avawam, KY $44,321

Bear Branch, KY $44,448

Bonnyman, KY $44,294

Buckhorn, KY $44,337

Bulan, KY $44,111

Busy, KY $44,331

Carrie, KY $44,250

Chavies, KY $44,217

Combs, KY $44,458

Cornettsville, KY $44,293

Delphia, KY $44,298

Dice, KY $44,174

Dwarf, KY $44,201

Emmalena, KY $44,207

Fisty, KY $44,202

Gays Creek, KY $44,361

Happy, KY $44,370

Hardburly, KY $44,485

Hyden, KY $44,377

Jeff, KY $44,333

Krypton, KY $44,272

Sassafras, KY $44,304

Scuddy, KY $44,378

Sizerock, KY $44,411

Slemp, KY $44,315

Smilax, KY $44,366

Thousandsticks, KY $44,457

Vest, KY $44,136

Vicco, KY $44,317

Viper, KY $44,350

Wendover, KY $44,347

Wooton, KY $44,354

Yeaddiss, KY $44,345

Yerkes, KY $44,332

Blackey, KY $44,332

Cromona, KY $44,443

Deane, KY $44,357

Ermine, KY $44,373

Garner, KY $44,319

Gordon, KY $44,265

Hallie, KY $44,250

Hindman, KY $44,313

Isom, KY $44,384

Jackhorn, KY $44,410

Jeremiah, KY $44,365

Kite, KY $44,335

Leburn, KY $44,283

Letcher, KY $44,333

Linefork, KY $44,236

Beverly, KY $44,494

Big Creek, KY $44,441

Bimble, KY $44,784

Bryants Store, KY $44,801

Cannon, KY $44,788

Closplint, KY $44,247

Dewitt, KY $44,594

Eriline, KY $44,839

Fall Rock, KY $44,622

Flat Lick, KY $44,609

Fourmile, KY $44,727

Frakes, KY $44,981

Garrard, KY $44,834

Girdler, KY $44,726

Goose Rock, KY $44,816

Green Road, KY $44,643

Heidrick, KY $44,842

Hima, KY $44,845

Hinkle, KY $44,686

Ingram, KY $44,847

Kettle Island, KY $44,683

Somerset, KY $44,841

Bethelridge, KY $44,959

Bronston, KY $44,846

Burnside, KY $44,816

Dunnville, KY $44,812

Ferguson, KY $44,983

Liberty, KY $45,051

Middleburg, KY $45,150

Nancy, KY $44,804

Science Hill, KY $44,986

Tateville, KY $44,819

West Somerset, KY $45,001

Windsor, KY $44,816

Yosemite, KY $45,042

Eubank, KY $45,087

Albany, KY $44,794

Alpha, KY $44,813

Jamestown, KY $44,808

Marshes Siding, KY $45,081

Monticello, KY $44,796

Parkers Lake, KY $44,700

Pine Knot, KY $45,025

Revelo, KY $44,973

Russell Springs, KY $44,857

Stearns, KY $44,807

Strunk, KY $44,925

Whitley City, KY $44,847

Elizabethtown, KY $46,451

Big Clifty, KY $45,663

Bonnieville, KY $45,333

Breeding, KY $44,740

Buffalo, KY $45,593

Burkesville, KY $44,746

Campbellsville, KY $45,220

Cane Valley, KY $44,831

Caneyville, KY $45,014

Canmer, KY $45,084

Cecilia, KY $46,046

Clarkson, KY $45,368

Columbia, KY $44,821

Cub Run, KY $45,099

Dubre, KY $44,961

Eastview, KY $45,832

Elk Horn, KY $44,951

Glendale, KY $45,883

Glens Fork, KY $44,754

Gradyville, KY $44,791

Greensburg, KY $44,905

Hardyville, KY $44,922

Hodgenville, KY $45,804

Horse Cave, KY $44,898

Knifley, KY $44,797

Leitchfield, KY $45,407

Magnolia, KY $45,402

Mannsville, KY $45,163

Marrowbone, KY $44,958

Millwood, KY $45,220

Mount Sherman, KY $45,403

Munfordville, KY $45,180

Sonora, KY $45,686

Summersville, KY $45,154

Upton, KY $45,530

White Mills, KY $45,687

Mortons Gap, KY $45,213

Frenchburg, KY $45,087

Sandy Hook, KY $44,684

Soldier, KY $44,770

South Portsmouth, KY $45,034

South Shore, KY $45,019

Vanceburg, KY $45,162

Webbville, KY $44,469

Willard, KY $44,543

Worthington, KY $44,669

Tollesboro, KY $45,392

Adams, KY $44,487

Beauty, KY $44,491

Boons Camp, KY $44,483

Debord, KY $44,472

East Point, KY $44,510

Flatgap, KY $44,514

Hagerhill, KY $44,522

Inez, KY $44,521

Keaton, KY $44,525

Littcarr, KY $44,339

Woodburn, KY $45,366

Louisa, KY $44,443

Lovely, KY $44,506

Lowmansville, KY $44,490

Meally, KY $44,546

Oil Springs, KY $44,488

Paintsville, KY $44,581

Pilgrim, KY $44,382

River, KY $44,494

Sitka, KY $44,540

Staffordsville, KY $44,553

Stambaugh, KY $44,523

Thelma, KY $44,615

Tomahawk, KY $44,499

Tutor Key, KY $44,545

Ulysses, KY $44,482

Van Lear, KY $44,504

Warfield, KY $44,561

West Van Lear, KY $44,747

Williamsport, KY $44,533

Wittensville, KY $44,576

Campton, KY $44,713

Athol, KY $44,638

Bays, KY $44,248

Beattyville, KY $44,934

Bethany, KY $44,751

Booneville, KY $44,599

Clayhole, KY $44,035

Hazel Green, KY $44,609

Heidelberg, KY $44,962

Island City, KY $44,634

Jackson, KY $44,213

Lone, KY $44,660

Lost Creek, KY $44,181

Mistletoe, KY $44,223

Mize, KY $44,580

Pine Ridge, KY $44,958

Primrose, KY $44,721

Ricetown, KY $44,479

Rogers, KY $44,945

Rousseau, KY $44,224

Rowdy, KY $44,111

Saint Helens, KY $44,825

Vancleve, KY $44,371

Vincent, KY $44,808

Whick, KY $44,343

Zoe, KY $44,898

Cannel City, KY $44,569

Crockett, KY $44,551

Elkfork, KY $44,602

Ezel, KY $44,759

Falcon, KY $44,468

Gapville, KY $44,382

Malone, KY $44,605

Ophir, KY $44,528

Royalton, KY $44,394

Salyersville, KY $44,440

West Liberty, KY $44,647

Wrigley, KY $44,640

Pikeville, KY $44,555

South Williamson, KY $44,613

Ashcamp, KY $44,470

Belcher, KY $44,626

Belfry, KY $44,531

Burdine, KY $44,658

Canada, KY $44,585

Dorton, KY $44,454

Elkhorn City, KY $44,573

Fedscreek, KY $44,539

Fords Branch, KY $44,685

Forest Hills, KY $44,594

Freeburn, KY $44,571

Hardy, KY $44,584

Hellier, KY $44,461

Huddy, KY $44,631

Jenkins, KY $44,422

Jonancy, KY $44,469

Kimper, KY $44,528

Lick Creek, KY $44,525

Lookout, KY $44,476

Mc Andrews, KY $44,629

Mc Carr, KY $44,534

Inspection Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Inspection Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Inspection Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Inspection Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Inspection Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$56,231	$27.0	20%
Software & Networking	$56,231	$27.0	20%
Biotechnology	$53,888	$26.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$53,888	$26.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$51,545	$25.0	10%

Inspection Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Inspection Technician'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.

$42,396

Average $46,859/year

$53,166

$3,533

Average $3,905/month

$4,431

$815

Average $901/week

$1,022

$20

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,166	$4,431	$1,022	$26
Average	$46,859	$3,905	$901	$23
25th Percentile	$42,396	$3,533	$815	$20

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