How Much Does a Home Inspector Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$74,690
Home inspectors in the U.S. earn a median of $74,690 a year, or $35.91 an hour. Half of home inspectors earn more than $74,690 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $114,200.
Pay percentiles for home inspectors
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.66 | $47,140 |
| 25th | $28.30 | $58,860 |
| 50th (median) | $35.91 | $74,690 |
| 75th | $45.54 | $94,710 |
| 90th | $54.91 | $114,200 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors (SOC 47-4011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for home inspectors
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $102,410 | $49.24 | +37% |
| California | $101,290 | $48.70 | +36% |
| Connecticut | $98,670 | $47.44 | +32% |
| Washington | $96,140 | $46.22 | +29% |
| Minnesota | $88,670 | $42.63 | +19% |
| District of Columbia | $86,200 | $41.44 | +15% |
| Oregon | $84,510 | $40.63 | +13% |
| Massachusetts | $83,200 | $40.00 | +11% |
| New Jersey | $81,760 | $39.31 | +9% |
| Colorado | $79,950 | $38.44 | +7% |
| United States | $74,690 | $35.91 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many home inspectors are there?
BLS counts about 146,720 home inspectors employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Construction and Building Inspectors”. The most jobs are in Texas (18,230), Florida (13,860) and California (13,420).
The mean (average) annual wage is $77,730, higher than the median of $74,690.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,224
- Biweekly
- $2,873
- Weekly
- $1,436
- Daily (8 hours)
- $287
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do home inspectors make an hour?
The median hourly wage for home inspectors is $35.91. The middle 50% earn between $28.30 and $45.54 an hour.
Which state pays home inspectors the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for home inspectors at $102,410, +37% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for home inspectors?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of home inspectors earn less than $47,140 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.