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Safety Inspector salary
Average safety inspector salary
$48,765
How much does a safety inspector make?
The average safety inspector salary in the United States is $48,765. Safety inspector salaries typically range between $34,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for safety inspectors is $23.44 per hour.
Safety inspector salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Safety inspectors earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Safety Inspector earn more?
Safety Inspector salary estimates from across the web
Average safety inspector salary by state
The average safety inspector salary in Alaska, New Jersey, and New Hampshire are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average safety inspector salary states are Kansas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for safety inspectors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $60,462 | $29.07 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $63,688 | $30.62 |
| 3 | Nevada | $54,233 | $26.07 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $59,714 | $28.71 |
| 5 | New York | $59,328 | $28.52 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $58,390 | $28.07 |
| 7 | Maine | $53,169 | $25.56 |
| 8 | Michigan | $56,067 | $26.96 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $55,634 | $26.75 |
| 10 | Alaska | $68,485 | $32.93 |
| 11 | Vermont | $55,144 | $26.51 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $57,000 | $27.40 |
| 13 | California | $58,751 | $28.25 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $57,282 | $27.54 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $49,708 | $23.90 |
| 16 | Delaware | $58,869 | $28.30 |
| 17 | Washington | $57,437 | $27.61 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $52,219 | $25.11 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $57,136 | $27.47 |
| 20 | Virginia | $50,578 | $24.32 |
| 21 | Indiana | $45,684 | $21.96 |
| 22 | Oregon | $53,255 | $25.60 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $50,712 | $24.38 |
| 24 | Ohio | $47,277 | $22.73 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $43,547 | $20.94 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $52,099 | $25.05 |
| 27 | Maryland | $51,726 | $24.87 |
| 28 | Utah | $48,915 | $23.52 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $49,001 | $23.56 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $42,303 | $20.34 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $42,099 | $20.24 |
| 32 | Illinois | $48,642 | $23.39 |
| 33 | Colorado | $46,468 | $22.34 |
| 34 | Montana | $42,841 | $20.60 |
| 35 | Iowa | $43,164 | $20.75 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $46,433 | $22.32 |
| 37 | Texas | $42,494 | $20.43 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $44,582 | $21.43 |
| 39 | Alabama | $40,708 | $19.57 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $41,518 | $19.96 |
| 41 | Arizona | $43,224 | $20.78 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $42,759 | $20.56 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $44,278 | $21.29 |
| 44 | Idaho | $41,782 | $20.09 |
| 45 | Georgia | $37,046 | $17.81 |
| 46 | Florida | $37,646 | $18.10 |
| 47 | Missouri | $41,722 | $20.06 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $43,337 | $20.84 |
| 49 | Kansas | $41,503 | $19.95 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $40,748 | $19.59 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $40,760 | $19.60 |
Highest paying cities for safety inspectors
The highest-paying cities for safety inspectors are Sacramento, CA, New York, NY, and Olympia, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $61,395 | $29.52 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $59,391 | $28.55 |
| 3 | Olympia, WA | $57,818 | $27.80 |
| 4 | Billerica, MA | $57,041 | $27.42 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $55,977 | $26.91 |
| 6 | Henderson, NV | $53,860 | $25.89 |
| 7 | Bend, OR | $52,471 | $25.23 |
| 8 | Arlington, VA | $51,872 | $24.94 |
| 9 | Bangor, ME | $50,294 | $24.18 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | $48,270 | $23.21 |
| 11 | Bowling Green, OH | $47,707 | $22.94 |
| 12 | El Paso, TX | $44,158 | $21.23 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $43,345 | $20.84 |
| 14 | Columbia, SC | $41,722 | $20.06 |
| 15 | Madison, AL | $41,192 | $19.80 |
| 16 | Pocatello, ID | $39,973 | $19.22 |
| 17 | Plant City, FL | $37,541 | $18.05 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $37,043 | $17.81 |
Safety Inspector salary details
A safety inspector's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a safety inspector's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $48,765 | $4,064 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
Highest paying safety inspector jobs
The highest paying types of safety inspectors are plant safety leader, safety manager, and safety engineer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Internship | $37,987 | $3,166 | $18.26 | 102,178 |
| Health & Safety Officer | $56,507 | $4,709 | $27.17 | 115,573 |
| Safety Representative | $50,717 | $4,226 | $24.38 | 15,531 |
| Health And Safety Coordinator | $53,465 | $4,455 | $25.70 | 72,017 |
| Plant Safety Leader | $75,374 | $6,281 | $36.24 | 36,957 |
| Safety Technician | $38,709 | $3,226 | $18.61 | 38,218 |
Top companies hiring safety inspectors now:
Which companies pay safety inspectors the most?
Safety inspector salaries at Volkert and Fusion Technology are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average safety inspector salary at companies like State University of New York College at Cortland and CentiMark are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkert | $73,054 | $35.12 |
| 2 | Fusion Technology | $69,457 | $33.39 |
| 3 | State University of New York College at Cortland | $60,876 | $29.27 |
| 4 | CentiMark | $57,905 | $27.84 |
| 5 | Deschutes County | $57,773 | $27.78 |
| 6 | ERM | $57,655 | $27.72 |
| 7 | TRC Companies | $56,629 | $27.23 |
| 8 | Eastman | $55,756 | $26.81 |
| 9 | General Dynamics | $55,619 | $26.74 |
| 10 | Department of Public Social Services | $54,097 | $26.01 |
| 11 | Washington State University | $53,532 | $25.74 |
| 12 | University at Buffalo | $53,283 | $25.62 |
| 13 | Roehl Transport | $51,571 | $24.79 |
| 14 | Metro Nashville | $50,863 | $24.45 |
| 15 | Maine | $50,846 | $24.45 |
| 16 | Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania | $50,753 | $24.40 |
| 17 | City of Atlanta | $47,565 | $22.87 |
| 18 | Texas | $46,947 | $22.57 |
| 19 | State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission | $46,148 | $22.19 |
| 20 | State of Ohio | $46,049 | $22.14 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Safety Inspector salary by industry
The average safety inspector salary varies across industries:
- The average safety inspector salary in the energy industry is $55,853, the highest of any industry.
- The average safety inspector salary in the finance industry is $55,280.
- Safety inspectors in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $43,266, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for safety inspectors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $55,853 | $26.85 |
| 2 | Government | $55,280 | $26.58 |
| 3 | Construction | $53,060 | $25.51 |
| 4 | Utilities | $44,047 | $21.18 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $43,266 | $20.80 |
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Safety Inspector salary trends
The average safety inspector salary has fallen by $-4,814 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average safety inspector earned $53,579 annually, but today, they earn $48,765 a year. That works out to a -15% change in pay for safety inspectors over the last decade.
Compare safety inspector salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average safety inspector salary over time
Compare safety inspector salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Safety Inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,800 | $23.44 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $47,100 | $22.63 | -25.4% |
| 2023 | $59,000 | $28.38 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $58,000 | $27.90 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $57,300 | $27.57 | +1.0% |
Recently added safety inspector salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Consultants Incorporated | Gas Line Safety Inspector | Elizabeth, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $39,653 |
| Maryland | Safety Compliance Inspector (Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Officer I) | Baltimore, MD | 12/16/2024 | $50,565 |
| Pathlightpro | Environmental Safety Inspector | Nunez, GA | 12/15/2024 | $38,000 |
| Eastern Municipal Water District | Construction and Safety Inspector I/II/III | Perris, CA | 12/14/2024 | $106,312 |
| National Renewable Energy Lab | Pressure Safety Inspector | Golden, CO | 12/12/2024 | $73,200 |
| Heath Consultants Incorporated | Gas Line Safety Inspector Supervisor | Savannah, GA | 12/11/2024 | $53,000 |
| Wilson Construction Company | Safety Inspector | Ione, CA | 12/11/2024 | $130,000 |
| Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co | Life Safety Inspector | Troy, MI | 12/11/2024 | $50,088 |
| L.A. County Library | Safety Inspector | Ione, CA | 12/11/2024 | $73,286 |
| FAA | Public Notice for Airport Certification and Safety Inspector (Direct) | Ione, OR | 12/11/2024 | $52,112 |
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