Best states for a code inspector

Q: What is the best state for code inspectors?

The best state to be a code inspector is Montana based on code inspector salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for code inspectors?

The highest paying state for code inspectors is Oklahoma based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for code inspectors?

The worst state for code inspectors is Oklahoma, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for code inspectors in the United States. Code inspector positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for code inspectors.Our research shows that Montana is the best state in the country for code inspectors.

Montana is the best state for jobs for code inspectors, and Oklahoma is the worst. The most common pay in Montana is $61,900, while the median pay in Oklahoma is $33,156.If you are currently seeking employment as a code inspector, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for code inspectors in 2025

1. Montana
Total code inspector jobs: 43
Average annual salary: $61,900
Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000
Location Quotient:
1.36
Code inspector jobs in Montana
2. California
Total code inspector jobs: 808
Average annual salary: $72,878
Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Code inspector jobs in California
3. Maine
Total code inspector jobs: 64
Average annual salary: $53,238
Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Location Quotient:
1.76
Code inspector jobs in Maine
4. Nevada
Total code inspector jobs: 73
Average annual salary: $53,293
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000
Location Quotient:
1.27
Code inspector jobs in Nevada
5. Minnesota
Total code inspector jobs: 165
Average annual salary: $57,593
Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Code inspector jobs in Minnesota
6. Vermont
Total code inspector jobs: 31
Average annual salary: $50,600
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000
Location Quotient:
1.47
Code inspector jobs in Vermont
7. New Hampshire
Total code inspector jobs: 75
Average annual salary: $49,124
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000
Location Quotient:
1.56
Code inspector jobs in New Hampshire
8. North Dakota
Total code inspector jobs: 22
Average annual salary: $53,306
Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000
Location Quotient:
0.86
Code inspector jobs in North Dakota
9. Massachusetts
Total code inspector jobs: 249
Average annual salary: $53,660
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000
Location Quotient:
0.99
Code inspector jobs in Massachusetts
10. Michigan
Total code inspector jobs: 201
Average annual salary: $50,372
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Location Quotient:
0.95
Code inspector jobs in Michigan

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a code inspector

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Detailed list of the best states for a code inspector

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Montana	$61,900	$43,000	1,050,493	43
2	California	$72,878	$47,000	39,536,653	808
3	Maine	$53,238	$35,000	1,335,907	64
4	Nevada	$53,293	$34,000	2,998,039	73
5	Minnesota	$57,593	$41,000	5,576,606	165
6	Vermont	$50,600	$33,000	623,657	31
7	New Hampshire	$49,124	$31,000	1,342,795	75
8	North Dakota	$53,306	$39,000	755,393	22
9	Massachusetts	$53,660	$34,000	6,859,819	249
10	Michigan	$50,372	$34,000	9,962,311	201
11	New Jersey	$57,914	$37,000	9,005,644	156
12	Wisconsin	$51,585	$36,000	5,795,483	117
13	Iowa	$52,021	$36,000	3,145,711	68
14	Washington	$55,095	$36,000	7,405,743	139
15	Connecticut	$52,251	$33,000	3,588,184	88
16	Delaware	$55,468	$35,000	961,939	22
17	Arizona	$48,322	$32,000	7,016,270	158
18	Kansas	$49,181	$34,000	2,913,123	64
19	New Mexico	$47,835	$32,000	2,088,070	50
20	Alaska	$52,821	$38,000	739,795	10
21	Virginia	$47,162	$31,000	8,470,020	269
22	Mississippi	$42,018	$28,000	2,984,100	79
23	Tennessee	$42,568	$29,000	6,715,984	171
24	Wyoming	$47,490	$33,000	579,315	10
25	Colorado	$43,205	$30,000	5,607,154	221
26	Illinois	$48,160	$33,000	12,802,023	215
27	North Carolina	$41,885	$28,000	10,273,419	286
28	Arkansas	$44,811	$30,000	3,004,279	52
29	Missouri	$44,232	$30,000	6,113,532	135
30	Hawaii	$52,170	$40,000	1,427,538	14
31	Alabama	$42,246	$28,000	4,874,747	114
32	Maryland	$44,878	$29,000	6,052,177	179
33	Ohio	$40,070	$27,000	11,658,609	307
34	Pennsylvania	$39,695	$25,000	12,805,537	371
35	Florida	$40,578	$26,000	20,984,400	529
36	Indiana	$39,087	$26,000	6,666,818	231
37	South Carolina	$39,951	$27,000	5,024,369	148
38	Oregon	$45,736	$30,000	4,142,776	67
39	New York	$40,699	$26,000	19,849,399	373
40	Texas	$40,490	$26,000	28,304,596	573
41	Nebraska	$41,815	$29,000	1,920,076	43
42	Rhode Island	$41,146	$26,000	1,059,639	25
43	Utah	$40,408	$27,000	3,101,833	74
44	Georgia	$36,028	$24,000	10,429,379	378
45	South Dakota	$37,785	$26,000	869,666	25
46	District of Columbia	$41,765	$27,000	693,972	28
47	Idaho	$35,700	$24,000	1,716,943	43
48	Kentucky	$33,173	$22,000	4,454,189	107
49	West Virginia	$34,633	$23,000	1,815,857	38
50	Louisiana	$35,866	$24,000	4,684,333	70
51	Oklahoma	$33,156	$22,000	3,930,864	52

Highest paying states for code inspectors

Rank	State	Avg. Code Inspector Salary
1	Montana	$61,900
2	California	$72,878
3	Maine	$53,238
4	Nevada	$53,293
5	Minnesota	$57,593
6	Vermont	$50,600
7	New Hampshire	$49,124
8	North Dakota	$53,306
9	Massachusetts	$53,660
10	Michigan	$50,372
11	New Jersey	$57,914
12	Wisconsin	$51,585
13	Iowa	$52,021
14	Washington	$55,095
15	Connecticut	$52,251
16	Delaware	$55,468
17	Arizona	$48,322
18	Kansas	$49,181
19	New Mexico	$47,835
20	Alaska	$52,821
21	Virginia	$47,162
22	Mississippi	$42,018
23	Tennessee	$42,568
24	Wyoming	$47,490
25	Colorado	$43,205
26	Illinois	$48,160
27	North Carolina	$41,885
28	Arkansas	$44,811
29	Missouri	$44,232
30	Hawaii	$52,170
31	Alabama	$42,246
32	Maryland	$44,878
33	Ohio	$40,070
34	Pennsylvania	$39,695
35	Florida	$40,578
36	Indiana	$39,087
37	South Carolina	$39,951
38	Oregon	$45,736
39	New York	$40,699
40	Texas	$40,490
41	Nebraska	$41,815
42	Rhode Island	$41,146
43	Utah	$40,408
44	Georgia	$36,028
45	South Dakota	$37,785
46	District of Columbia	$41,765
47	Idaho	$35,700
48	Kentucky	$33,173
49	West Virginia	$34,633
50	Louisiana	$35,866
51	Oklahoma	$33,156

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Total code inspector jobs:	43
Average annual salary:	$61,900
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$43,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$87,000
Location Quotient:	1.36

Best states for a code inspector

10 best states for code inspectors in 2025

1. Montana

2. California

3. Maine

4. Nevada

5. Minnesota

6. Vermont

7. New Hampshire

8. North Dakota

9. Massachusetts

10. Michigan