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 $43,605 for beginners, reaching about $57,456 at mid-level, and approach $73,539 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 Virginia

How much does an Inspection Technician make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inspection Technician in Virginia is $50,146 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,040
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,369 to $56,895
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,020

10% $41,020

50% (Median) $50,146

90% $63,040

Inspection Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,895	$4,741	$1,094	$27
Average	$50,146	$4,179	$964	$24
25th Percentile	$45,369	$3,781	$872	$22

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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): $43,605
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,740
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,456
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,615
Expert (over 8 years): $73,539

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Product Inspector I	less than 1 year	$43,605
Inspection Technician	1-2 years	$48,740
Product Inspector III	2-4 years	$57,456
Product Inspector IV	5-8 years	$68,615
Product Quality Supervisor	over 8 years	$73,539

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:

Ivanhoe: $46,117
Lambsburg: $46,215
Laurel Fork: $46,267

Ivanhoe, VA $46,117

Lambsburg, VA $46,215

Laurel Fork, VA $46,267

Marion, VA $45,877

Max Meadows, VA $46,190

Meadowview, VA $45,463

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $45,832

Rocky Gap, VA $45,857

Ruther Glen, VA $48,373

Sealston, VA $49,624

Sharps, VA $48,160

Spotsylvania, VA $48,825

Sparta, VA $48,569

Stafford, VA $51,058

Stratford, VA $49,103

Tappahannock, VA $48,458

Thornburg, VA $48,986

Unionville, VA $48,191

Village, VA $48,397

Warsaw, VA $48,569

Weems, VA $47,616

Sandy Point, VA $48,632

White Stone, VA $47,484

Wicomico Church, VA $47,830

Woodford, VA $48,786

Zacata, VA $48,951

Winchester, VA $48,721

Bentonville, VA $48,303

Berryville, VA $49,423

Boyce, VA $49,513

Brucetown, VA $48,753

Chester Gap, VA $49,225

Clear Brook, VA $48,508

Cross Junction, VA $46,934

Fishers Hill, VA $47,609

Flint Hill, VA $48,958

Front Royal, VA $48,987

Gore, VA $47,197

Hume, VA $49,620

Huntly, VA $49,040

Strasburg, VA $47,423

Linden, VA $49,740

Markham, VA $49,729

Maurertown, VA $46,778

Middletown, VA $48,350

Millwood, VA $49,425

Rileyville, VA $47,762

Earlysville, VA $47,062

Esmont, VA $46,627

Faber, VA $46,420

Fishersville, VA $46,852

Free Union, VA $46,984

Gordonsville, VA $47,477

Greenwood, VA $46,795

Ivy, VA $47,082

Keene, VA $46,815

Keswick, VA $47,175

Locust Dale, VA $47,689

Lovingston, VA $45,922

Lyndhurst, VA $46,268

Montpelier Station, VA $47,488

Nellysford, VA $46,322

North Garden, VA $46,769

Orange, VA $47,953

Palmyra, VA $47,195

Piney River, VA $45,708

Quinque, VA $47,182

Roseland, VA $45,884

Ruckersville, VA $47,162

Schuyler, VA $46,463

Shipman, VA $45,915

Somerset, VA $47,490

Stanardsville, VA $47,025

Troy, VA $47,247

Tyro, VA $46,009

Waynesboro, VA $46,923

White Hall, VA $47,008

Woodberry Forest, VA $47,674

Achilles, VA $46,949

Amelia Court House, VA $47,821

Ark, VA $47,248

Arvonia, VA $46,829

Ashland, VA $48,286

Aylett, VA $48,309

Barhamsville, VA $47,614

Beaumont, VA $47,810

Beaverdam, VA $48,282

Bena, VA $46,936

Bohannon, VA $47,128

Bremo Bluff, VA $47,133

Bruington, VA $48,213

Bumpass, VA $48,209

Cardinal, VA $47,149

Cartersville, VA $47,523

Charles City, VA $47,911

Christchurch, VA $47,520

Church View, VA $47,631

Cobbs Creek, VA $47,280

Columbia, VA $47,399

Crozier, VA $48,128

Cumberland, VA $47,136

Deltaville, VA $47,319

Diggs, VA $47,146

Redwood, VA $45,883

Rich Creek, VA $46,040

Ridgeway, VA $46,360

Riner, VA $46,035

Ripplemead, VA $45,915

Rocky Mount, VA $45,924

Salem, VA $45,700

Sandy Level, VA $46,023

Shawsville, VA $45,841

Spencer, VA $46,349

Staffordsville, VA $46,118

Stanleytown, VA $46,436

Stuart, VA $46,337

Thaxton, VA $45,787

Troutville, VA $45,769

Union Hall, VA $45,932

Vesta, VA $46,278

Villamont, VA $45,764

Vinton, VA $45,678

Wirtz, VA $45,791

Woolwine, VA $46,246

Bristol, VA $44,551

Abingdon, VA $45,212

Andover, VA $45,077

Appalachia, VA $45,077

Bee, VA $45,634

Ben Hur, VA $45,264

Big Stone Gap, VA $44,676

Birchleaf, VA $45,679

Blackwater, VA $44,731

Castlewood, VA $44,862

Cleveland, VA $45,407

Clinchco, VA $45,639

Clintwood, VA $45,587

Coeburn, VA $45,153

Damascus, VA $45,566

Dante, VA $45,409

Davenport, VA $45,723

Dryden, VA $44,822

Duffield, VA $44,443

Dungannon, VA $44,604

East Stone Gap, VA $44,770

Ewing, VA $45,836

Fort Blackmore, VA $44,319

Gate City, VA $44,016

Haysi, VA $45,901

Hiltons, VA $44,120

Honaker, VA $45,660

Jonesville, VA $45,375

Keokee, VA $44,954

Lebanon, VA $45,230

Mc Clure, VA $45,418

Mendota, VA $44,565

Nickelsville, VA $44,378

Nora, VA $45,299

Norton, VA $45,126

Pennington Gap, VA $44,943

Pound, VA $45,312

Rosedale, VA $45,610

Rose Hill, VA $45,756

Saint Charles, VA $45,207

Saint Paul, VA $45,148

Weber City, VA $43,882

Whitetop, VA $45,745

Wise, VA $45,247

Pulaski, VA $46,236

Atkins, VA $45,845

Austinville, VA $46,216

Barren Springs, VA $46,255

Bastian, VA $45,852

Bland, VA $45,959

Broadford, VA $45,804

Cana, VA $46,286

Ceres, VA $45,808

Chilhowie, VA $45,793

Cripple Creek, VA $46,000

Crockett, VA $45,989

Draper, VA $46,197

Dugspur, VA $46,231

Elk Creek, VA $45,967

Emory, VA $45,663

Fancy Gap, VA $46,247

Fries, VA $46,122

Galax, VA $46,197

Glade Spring, VA $45,572

Rural Retreat, VA $45,930

Saltville, VA $45,812

Speedwell, VA $45,960

Sugar Grove, VA $45,856

Tannersville, VA $45,777

Troutdale, VA $45,824

Willis, VA $46,207

Woodlawn, VA $46,225

Wytheville, VA $46,095

Staunton, VA $46,867

Augusta Springs, VA $46,668

Bacova, VA $46,449

Blue Grass, VA $46,468

Brownsburg, VA $46,190

Buena Vista, VA $45,812

Churchville, VA $46,997

Clifton Forge, VA $46,292

Covington, VA $46,041

Craigsville, VA $46,673

Crimora, VA $47,045

Deerfield, VA $46,710

Doe Hill, VA $46,670

Fairfield, VA $46,122

Fort Defiance, VA $47,080

Glen Wilton, VA $46,117

Goshen, VA $46,473

Greenville, VA $46,444

Grottoes, VA $47,089

Head Waters, VA $46,748

Hot Springs, VA $46,320

Iron Gate, VA $46,372

Lexington, VA $46,203

Low Moor, VA $46,264

Mc Dowell, VA $46,689

Middlebrook, VA $46,455

Millboro, VA $46,492

Mint Spring, VA $46,689

Montebello, VA $46,032

Monterey, VA $46,554

Mount Sidney, VA $47,101

Mustoe, VA $46,632

New Hope, VA $47,073

Port Republic, VA $47,063

Raphine, VA $46,246

Rockbridge Baths, VA $46,292

Selma, VA $46,309

Steeles Tavern, VA $46,341

Stuarts Draft, VA $46,515

Swoope, VA $46,784

Verona, VA $47,101

Vesuvius, VA $45,928

Warm Springs, VA $46,464

West Augusta, VA $46,812

Weyers Cave, VA $47,112

Williamsville, VA $46,715

Lynchburg, VA $45,126

Altavista, VA $45,554

Alton, VA $46,550

Amherst, VA $45,433

Appomattox, VA $45,515

Bedford, VA $45,793

Big Island, VA $45,542

Blairs, VA $46,539

Brookneal, VA $45,735

Buffalo Junction, VA $46,697

Callands, VA $46,314

Chatham, VA $46,352

Clifford, VA $45,502

Clover, VA $46,436

Cluster Springs, VA $46,695

Coleman Falls, VA $45,313

Concord, VA $45,188

Crystal Hill, VA $46,365

Danville, VA $46,576

Hillsville, VA $46,286

Carson, VA $48,070

Hiwassee, VA $46,135

Independence, VA $45,974

Annandale, VA $54,702

Burke, VA $54,190

Dumfries, VA $52,603

Dunn Loring, VA $54,772

Fairfax, VA $53,954

Fairfax Station, VA $53,808

Falls Church, VA $54,820

Fort Belvoir, VA $54,157

Great Falls, VA $53,956

Greenway, VA $54,819

Lorton, VA $53,852

Merrifield, VA $54,646

Mc Lean, VA $54,814

West Mclean, VA $54,819

Mount Vernon, VA $54,361

Newington, VA $54,236

Dry Fork, VA $46,449

Brooke, VA $50,687

Evington, VA $45,377

Forest, VA $45,288

Gladstone, VA $45,554

Gladys, VA $45,555

Glasgow, VA $45,846

Goode, VA $45,438

Gretna, VA $46,022

Halifax, VA $46,536

Howardsville, VA $46,462

Hurt, VA $45,764

Java, VA $46,298

Ararat, VA $46,275

Axton, VA $46,418

Bassett, VA $46,385

Belspring, VA $46,144

Bent Mountain, VA $45,752

Blacksburg, VA $45,926

Blue Ridge, VA $45,737

Boones Mill, VA $45,720

Buchanan, VA $45,891

Callaway, VA $45,839

Christiansburg, VA $45,930

Cascade, VA $46,378

Catawba, VA $45,813

Check, VA $45,911

Claudville, VA $46,248

Cloverdale, VA $45,652

Collinsville, VA $46,538

Copper Hill, VA $45,850

Critz, VA $46,322

Daleville, VA $45,698

Dublin, VA $46,168

Eagle Rock, VA $46,024

Eggleston, VA $46,075

Elliston, VA $45,803

Ferrum, VA $46,096

Fieldale, VA $46,472

Fincastle, VA $45,841

Floyd, VA $46,099

Glade Hill, VA $45,894

Glen Lyn, VA $45,928

Goodview, VA $45,732

Hardy, VA $45,713

Henry, VA $46,165

Huddleston, VA $45,883

Keeling, VA $46,493

Chester, VA $48,296

Chesterfield, VA $48,267

Church Road, VA $48,108

Colonial Heights, VA $48,316

Courtland, VA $47,154

Dendron, VA $47,296

Dewitt, VA $47,954

Dinwiddie, VA $48,085

Disputanta, VA $48,124

Dolphin, VA $47,427

Drewryville, VA $47,051

Ebony, VA $46,727

Elberon, VA $47,101

Emporia, VA $47,157

Ford, VA $47,996

Franklin, VA $47,010

Freeman, VA $47,416

Gasburg, VA $46,827

Hopewell, VA $48,216

Ivor, VA $47,085

Jarratt, VA $47,565

Lawrenceville, VA $47,251

Mc Kenney, VA $47,828

Meredithville, VA $47,183

Newsoms, VA $46,854

Prince George, VA $48,261

Rawlings, VA $47,644

Sedley, VA $47,218

Skippers, VA $46,969

Spring Grove, VA $47,552

Stony Creek, VA $47,826

Surry, VA $46,986

Sussex, VA $47,718

Sutherland, VA $48,221

Valentines, VA $46,871

Wakefield, VA $47,278

Warfield, VA $47,683

Waverly, VA $47,650

White Plains, VA $46,845

Wilsons, VA $47,854

Yale, VA $47,525

Zuni, VA $47,067

Claremont, VA $47,616

Farmville, VA $46,723

Baskerville, VA $46,646

Indian Valley, VA $46,166

Mc Coy, VA $46,066

Martinsville, VA $46,462

Meadows Of Dan, VA $46,290

Moneta, VA $45,807

Montvale, VA $45,807

Narrows, VA $46,067

Newbern, VA $46,107

New Castle, VA $45,843

Newport, VA $45,948

New River, VA $46,234

Oriskany, VA $45,932

Paint Bank, VA $45,860

Parrott, VA $46,088

Patrick Springs, VA $46,375

Pearisburg, VA $46,113

Pembroke, VA $46,112

Penhook, VA $46,046

Pilot, VA $45,947

Pittsville, VA $46,024

Radford, VA $46,182

Long Island, VA $45,728

Lowry, VA $45,524

Lynch Station, VA $45,733

Madison Heights, VA $45,127

Monroe, VA $45,352

Naruna, VA $45,590

Nathalie, VA $46,141

Natural Bridge, VA $45,991

Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,793

Nelson, VA $46,766

Norwood, VA $45,729

Ringgold, VA $46,510

Rustburg, VA $45,231

Scottsburg, VA $46,600

Scottsville, VA $46,852

South Boston, VA $46,641

Spout Spring, VA $45,314

Sutherlin, VA $46,514

Sweet Briar, VA $45,261

Vernon Hill, VA $46,459

Virgilina, VA $46,655

Wingina, VA $46,000

Amonate, VA $45,898

Bandy, VA $45,797

Big Rock, VA $46,046

Bishop, VA $45,801

Bluefield, VA $45,943

Boissevain, VA $45,830

Breaks, VA $45,971

Burkes Garden, VA $45,848

Cedar Bluff, VA $45,916

Doran, VA $46,104

Falls Mills, VA $45,830

Grundy, VA $46,123

Horsepen, VA $45,819

Hurley, VA $45,886

Jewell Ridge, VA $45,916

Keen Mountain, VA $46,095

Mavisdale, VA $45,920

Maxie, VA $46,055

North Tazewell, VA $45,909

Oakwood, VA $46,121

Pilgrims Knob, VA $45,995

Pocahontas, VA $45,845

Pounding Mill, VA $45,980

Raven, VA $46,082

Red Ash, VA $46,125

Richlands, VA $46,099

Rowe, VA $45,937

Shortt Gap, VA $46,040

Swords Creek, VA $45,923

Tazewell, VA $45,836

Vansant, VA $45,924

Whitewood, VA $45,930

Wolford, VA $45,938

Boydton, VA $46,746

Bracey, VA $46,866

Brodnax, VA $47,046

Buckingham, VA $46,223

Burkeville, VA $46,938

Charlotte Court House, VA $46,266

Chase City, VA $46,505

Clarksville, VA $46,829

Crewe, VA $47,237

Cullen, VA $46,128

Dillwyn, VA $46,684

Drakes Branch, VA $46,500

Dundas, VA $47,192

Evergreen, VA $45,559

Fort Mitchell, VA $46,500

Green Bay, VA $46,679

Hampden Sydney, VA $46,793

Kenbridge, VA $46,939

Keysville, VA $46,496

La Crosse, VA $46,794

Lunenburg, VA $46,584

Meherrin, VA $46,589

Nottoway, VA $47,165

Pamplin, VA $45,973

Phenix, VA $45,766

Prospect, VA $46,262

Randolph, VA $46,341

Red House, VA $45,632

Red Oak, VA $46,565

Rice, VA $46,998

Saxe, VA $46,464

Skipwith, VA $46,598

South Hill, VA $46,777

Victoria, VA $46,748

Wylliesburg, VA $46,524

Roanoke, VA $45,619

Wachapreague, VA $47,368

Wardtown, VA $47,276

Wattsville, VA $47,412

Willis Wharf, VA $47,354

Windsor, VA $46,951

Withams, VA $47,375

Norfolk, VA $46,710

Newport News, VA $46,814

Fort Eustis, VA $46,833

Hampton, VA $46,843

Fort Monroe, VA $46,817

Poquoson, VA $46,828

Yorktown, VA $46,883

Lackey, VA $46,902

Seaford, VA $46,845

Portsmouth, VA $46,723

Fort Lee, VA $48,313

Petersburg, VA $48,313

Virginia State University, VA $48,313

Alberta, VA $47,359

Ammon, VA $47,993

Blackstone, VA $47,587

Boykins, VA $46,910

Branchville, VA $46,798

Capron, VA $47,141

Round Hill, VA $50,651

Catharpin, VA $52,548

Delaplane, VA $50,121

Ashburn, VA $52,766

Chantilly, VA $53,321

Gainesville, VA $52,121

Hamilton, VA $51,333

Lincoln, VA $51,283

Sterling, VA $53,408

Haymarket, VA $52,071

Herndon, VA $53,605

Leesburg, VA $51,937

Lovettsville, VA $50,786

Nokesville, VA $52,185

Upperville, VA $50,287

Warrenton, VA $50,469

Reston, VA $53,913

Waterford, VA $51,249

The Plains, VA $51,393

Doswell, VA $48,303

Dutton, VA $47,270

Fork Union, VA $47,278

Foster, VA $47,118

Glen Allen, VA $48,412

Gloucester, VA $47,220

Gloucester Point, VA $46,934

Goochland, VA $47,883

Grimstead, VA $47,236

Gum Spring, VA $47,883

Gwynn, VA $47,236

Hadensville, VA $47,809

Hallieford, VA $47,222

Hanover, VA $48,312

Hardyville, VA $47,362

Hartfield, VA $47,379

Hayes, VA $46,964

Henrico, VA $48,448

Hudgins, VA $47,199

Jamaica, VA $47,789

Jamestown, VA $47,071

Jetersville, VA $47,272

Kents Store, VA $47,384

King And Queen Court House, VA $47,861

King William, VA $48,109

Lanexa, VA $47,787

Lightfoot, VA $47,302

Little Plymouth, VA $47,801

Locust Hill, VA $47,520

Louisa, VA $47,876

Macon, VA $47,930

Maidens, VA $48,066

Manakin Sabot, VA $48,224

Mannboro, VA $47,910

Manquin, VA $48,250

Maryus, VA $46,940

Mascot, VA $47,660

Mathews, VA $47,145

Burgess, VA $47,963

Accomac, VA $47,331

Assawoman, VA $47,350

Atlantic, VA $47,413

Battery Park, VA $46,821

Belle Haven, VA $47,303

Birdsnest, VA $47,214

Bloxom, VA $47,403

Cape Charles, VA $47,149

Capeville, VA $47,159

Carrollton, VA $46,815

Carrsville, VA $47,029

Cheriton, VA $47,154

Chesapeake, VA $46,833

Chincoteague Island, VA $47,444

Wallops Island, VA $47,409

Craddockville, VA $47,311

Davis Wharf, VA $47,301

Eastville, VA $47,172

Exmore, VA $47,283

Franktown, VA $47,230

Greenbackville, VA $47,551

Greenbush, VA $47,415

Hacksneck, VA $47,284

Hallwood, VA $47,391

Harborton, VA $47,400

Horntown, VA $47,471

Oak Hall, VA $47,374

Isle Of Wight, VA $46,920

Jamesville, VA $47,257

Jenkins Bridge, VA $47,398

Keller, VA $47,341

Locustville, VA $47,339

Machipongo, VA $47,207

Mappsville, VA $47,380

Marionville, VA $47,206

Mears, VA $47,356

Melfa, VA $47,347

Modest Town, VA $47,470

Nassawadox, VA $47,256

Nelsonia, VA $47,473

New Church, VA $47,456

Onancock, VA $47,387

Onley, VA $47,335

Oyster, VA $47,165

Painter, VA $47,312

Parksley, VA $47,413

Pungoteague, VA $47,332

Quinby, VA $47,208

Rescue, VA $46,818

Sanford, VA $47,464

Saxis, VA $47,471

Seaview, VA $47,155

Smithfield, VA $46,869

Suffolk, VA $46,848

Tangier, VA $47,589

Tasley, VA $47,436

Temperanceville, VA $47,391

Townsend, VA $47,164

Virginia Beach, VA $47,457

Dulles, VA $53,928

Aldie, VA $52,226

Amissville, VA $49,685

Arcola, VA $52,749

Manassas, VA $52,836

Marshall, VA $50,414

Middleburg, VA $51,340

Catlett, VA $51,581

Centreville, VA $53,049

Clifton, VA $53,496

Orlean, VA $49,960

Paeonian Springs, VA $51,579

Paris, VA $49,960

Philomont, VA $51,189

Purcellville, VA $50,809

Bluemont, VA $50,129

Bristow, VA $52,426

Broad Run, VA $51,493

Calverton, VA $51,376

Casanova, VA $51,462

Rectortown, VA $50,351

Mechanicsville, VA $48,350

Midlothian, VA $48,277

Millers Tavern, VA $48,345

Mineral, VA $48,171

Moon, VA $47,166

Moseley, VA $48,116

New Canton, VA $47,074

New Kent, VA $48,086

New Point, VA $47,047

Newtown, VA $48,493

Norge, VA $47,372

North, VA $47,207

Oilville, VA $48,127

Onemo, VA $47,107

Ordinary, VA $47,004

Port Haywood, VA $47,040

Powhatan, VA $47,968

Providence Forge, VA $48,003

Quinton, VA $48,249

Rockville, VA $48,182

Ruthville, VA $47,904

Saint Stephens Church, VA $48,339

Saluda, VA $47,539

Sandston, VA $48,361

Sandy Hook, VA $47,874

Schley, VA $47,116

Severn, VA $46,965

Shacklefords, VA $47,564

State Farm, VA $48,089

Stevensville, VA $47,975

Studley, VA $48,347

Susan, VA $47,059

Toano, VA $47,520

Topping, VA $47,478

Trevilians, VA $47,846

Richmond, VA $48,461

Urbanna, VA $47,704

Wake, VA $47,406

Walkerton, VA $48,043

Ware Neck, VA $47,135

Water View, VA $47,694

West Point, VA $47,858

White Marsh, VA $47,056

Wicomico, VA $46,973

Williamsburg, VA $47,054

Woods Cross Roads, VA $47,225

Montpelier, VA $48,110

Oakton, VA $54,079

Occoquan, VA $53,681

Quantico, VA $51,897

Springfield, VA $54,560

Triangle, VA $52,272

Vienna, VA $54,560

Woodbridge, VA $53,293

Arlington, VA $54,835

Fort Myer, VA $54,836

Mattaponi, VA $47,680

Dhs, VA $54,835

Fort Valley, VA $47,407

Star Tannery, VA $46,943

Stephens City, VA $48,739

Stephenson, VA $48,771

Toms Brook, VA $47,381

White Post, VA $49,158

Woodstock, VA $46,989

Culpeper, VA $48,541

Aroda, VA $47,352

Banco, VA $47,513

Bealeton, VA $50,254

Boston, VA $48,412

Brandy Station, VA $49,392

Brightwood, VA $47,754

Castleton, VA $48,945

Elkwood, VA $49,327

Etlan, VA $47,644

Goldvein, VA $50,476

Graves Mill, VA $47,287

Haywood, VA $47,742

Hood, VA $46,990

Jeffersonton, VA $49,943

Leon, VA $47,956

Lignum, VA $49,042

Madison, VA $47,283

Midland, VA $50,755

Mitchells, VA $48,154

Oakpark, VA $47,583

Pratts, VA $47,278

Radiant, VA $47,453

Rapidan, VA $47,882

Remington, VA $49,855

Reva, VA $48,008

Richardsville, VA $49,452

Rixeyville, VA $49,324

Rochelle, VA $47,264

Somerville, VA $50,852

Sperryville, VA $47,962

Stevensburg, VA $49,140

Sumerduck, VA $49,868

Syria, VA $47,105

Viewtown, VA $49,356

Washington, VA $48,803

Wolftown, VA $46,993

Woodville, VA $48,435

Harrisonburg, VA $47,185

Basye, VA $46,808

Bergton, VA $46,663

Bridgewater, VA $47,097

Broadway, VA $46,951

Criders, VA $46,747

Dayton, VA $46,935

Edinburg, VA $46,888

Elkton, VA $47,029

Alexandria, VA $54,829

Fredericksburg, VA $49,679

Bowling Green, VA $48,715

Burr Hill, VA $48,721

Callao, VA $48,441

Caret, VA $49,018

Center Cross, VA $48,184

Champlain, VA $48,906

Coles Point, VA $49,090

Colonial Beach, VA $49,365

Corbin, VA $49,060

Dahlgren, VA $50,984

Dogue, VA $49,333

Dunnsville, VA $48,358

Edwardsville, VA $48,025

Farnham, VA $48,167

Garrisonville, VA $51,403

Hague, VA $48,735

Hartwood, VA $49,823

Haynesville, VA $48,694

Heathsville, VA $47,980

Hustle, VA $48,936

Irvington, VA $47,596

Jersey, VA $49,400

Kilmarnock, VA $47,636

King George, VA $50,171

Kinsale, VA $48,640

Ladysmith, VA $48,434

Lancaster, VA $47,753

Laneview, VA $47,869

Lively, VA $47,797

Locust Grove, VA $48,735

Loretto, VA $48,945

Lottsburg, VA $48,350

Merry Point, VA $47,678

Milford, VA $48,536

Mollusk, VA $47,695

Montross, VA $49,053

Morattico, VA $47,943

Mount Holly, VA $48,890

Ninde, VA $50,283

Nuttsville, VA $47,895

Oldhams, VA $48,601

Ophelia, VA $47,988

Partlow, VA $48,854

Port Royal, VA $48,932

Rappahannock Academy, VA $48,942

Reedville, VA $47,952

Rhoadesville, VA $48,275

Rollins Fork, VA $49,363

Fulks Run, VA $46,834

Hinton, VA $46,791

Keezletown, VA $47,019

Lacey Spring, VA $47,042

Linville, VA $47,018

Luray, VA $47,169

Mc Gaheysville, VA $47,073

Mount Crawford, VA $47,075

Mount Jackson, VA $46,921

Mount Solon, VA $46,927

New Market, VA $47,029

Orkney Springs, VA $46,820

Penn Laird, VA $47,094

Quicksburg, VA $46,968

Pleasant Valley, VA $47,069

Shenandoah, VA $47,045

Singers Glen, VA $47,015

Stanley, VA $47,049

Timberville, VA $47,037

Charlottesville, VA $47,122

Afton, VA $46,600

Arrington, VA $45,673

Barboursville, VA $47,305

Batesville, VA $47,010

Covesville, VA $46,604

Crozet, VA $47,032

Dyke, VA $47,009

Ruby, VA $51,157

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	$60,175	$29.0	20%
Software & Networking	$60,175	$29.0	20%
Biotechnology	$57,668	$28.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,668	$28.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$55,160	$27.0	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.

$45,369

Average $50,146/year

$56,895

$3,781

Average $4,179/month

$4,741

$872

Average $964/week

$1,094

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,895	$4,741	$1,094	$27
Average	$50,146	$4,179	$964	$24
25th Percentile	$45,369	$3,781	$872	$22

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