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Job outlook for control inspectors in the United States
Are control inspector jobs in demand?
No, control inspector jobs are not in demand. Control inspector demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Control inspector job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of control inspector jobs and the average control inspector salary over time.
Control inspector jobs over time
Control inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,862 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,855 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,948 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,883 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,815 | 0.00% |
Average control inspector salary over time
Control inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,514 | $16.11 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $32,421 | $15.59 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $31,684 | $15.23 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $30,930 | $14.87 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $30,466 | $14.65 | +2.2% |
Control inspector jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of control inspector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where control inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for control inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 212 | 16% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 854 | 12% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 76 | 11% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 934 | 9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 729 | 9% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 535 | 9% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 530 | 8% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 459 | 8% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 440 | 8% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 390 | 8% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 77 | 8% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 888 | 7% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 699 | 7% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 217 | 7% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 215 | 7% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 100 | 7% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 78 | 7% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 51 | 7% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 40 | 7% |
Most common cities for control inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | 1 | 4% | $32,914 |
| 2 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $32,852 |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | 1 | 2% | $33,697 |
| 4 | Binghamton | 1 | 2% | $33,018 |
| 5 | Albany | 1 | 1% | $31,390 |
| 6 | Albany | 1 | 1% | $32,821 |
| 7 | Bridgeport | 1 | 1% | $44,361 |
| 8 | Tucson | 2 | 0% | $36,620 |
| 9 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $33,578 |