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Best states for a lead inspector
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It seems like lead inspectors are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for lead inspectors aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for lead inspector jobs.
The median salary for lead inspectors in Nebraska is $56,319. Compare that to the median salary in Alabama of $41,117, which ranked worst for lead inspectors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the South is best for lead inspectors, and the Northeast is the worst. West Hartford, CT is the best city in the country for lead inspector jobs, where as Nebraska is the best state in the country.
10 best states for lead inspectors in 2026
1. Nebraska
Total lead inspector jobs: 252 Average annual salary: $56,319 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 2.94
2. Connecticut
Total lead inspector jobs: 85 Average annual salary: $71,886 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 0.66
3. New Mexico
Total lead inspector jobs: 247 Average annual salary: $54,645 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 3.26
4. Massachusetts
Total lead inspector jobs: 247 Average annual salary: $66,622 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
5. Nevada
Total lead inspector jobs: 365 Average annual salary: $53,759 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Location Quotient: 4.53
6. Montana
Total lead inspector jobs: 185 Average annual salary: $53,766 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 4.16
7. Louisiana
Total lead inspector jobs: 70 Average annual salary: $60,658 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.57
8. South Dakota
Total lead inspector jobs: 125 Average annual salary: $52,386 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 3.03
9. Washington
Total lead inspector jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $65,876 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.5
10. Virginia
Total lead inspector jobs: 278 Average annual salary: $58,534 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead inspector
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $56,319 | $38,000 | 1,920,076 | 252 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $71,886 | $44,000 | 3,588,184 | 85 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $54,645 | $36,000 | 2,088,070 | 247 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $66,622 | $41,000 | 6,859,819 | 247 |
| 5 | Nevada | $53,759 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 365 |
| 6 | Montana | $53,766 | $38,000 | 1,050,493 | 185 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $60,658 | $38,000 | 4,684,333 | 70 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $52,386 | $36,000 | 869,666 | 125 |
| 9 | Washington | $65,876 | $46,000 | 7,405,743 | 142 |
| 10 | Virginia | $58,534 | $37,000 | 8,470,020 | 278 |
| 11 | Arizona | $55,407 | $37,000 | 7,016,270 | 157 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $51,672 | $34,000 | 3,930,864 | 353 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $57,260 | $35,000 | 1,059,639 | 25 |
| 14 | Alaska | $56,214 | $48,000 | 739,795 | 107 |
| 15 | California | $59,619 | $39,000 | 39,536,653 | 809 |
| 16 | Idaho | $50,120 | $35,000 | 1,716,943 | 256 |
| 17 | Texas | $53,228 | $34,000 | 28,304,596 | 578 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $51,777 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 74 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $52,459 | $37,000 | 755,393 | 22 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $57,272 | $35,000 | 9,005,644 | 154 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $50,737 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 368 |
| 22 | Maryland | $55,656 | $35,000 | 6,052,177 | 177 |
| 23 | Ohio | $49,466 | $32,000 | 11,658,609 | 306 |
| 24 | Utah | $51,447 | $35,000 | 3,101,833 | 74 |
| 25 | New York | $54,318 | $33,000 | 19,849,399 | 376 |
| 26 | Maine | $47,957 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 64 |
| 27 | Vermont | $49,142 | $30,000 | 623,657 | 31 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $49,494 | $42,000 | 1,427,538 | 111 |
| 29 | Kansas | $46,404 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 349 |
| 30 | Colorado | $49,900 | $34,000 | 5,607,154 | 213 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $47,139 | $31,000 | 4,454,189 | 109 |
| 32 | Iowa | $50,186 | $34,000 | 3,145,711 | 67 |
| 33 | Delaware | $51,859 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 23 |
| 34 | Indiana | $46,002 | $30,000 | 6,666,818 | 226 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $46,984 | $30,000 | 1,815,857 | 41 |
| 36 | Illinois | $51,210 | $34,000 | 12,802,023 | 214 |
| 37 | Florida | $47,738 | $29,000 | 20,984,400 | 516 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $44,403 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 312 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $54,794 | $35,000 | 693,972 | 26 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $45,523 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 171 |
| 41 | Oregon | $51,119 | $35,000 | 4,142,776 | 67 |
| 42 | Michigan | $43,405 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,213 |
| 43 | Missouri | $47,484 | $32,000 | 6,113,532 | 153 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $48,304 | $33,000 | 5,576,606 | 164 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $47,090 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 11 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $44,029 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 149 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $41,294 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 79 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $43,417 | $28,000 | 10,273,419 | 271 |
| 49 | Georgia | $40,300 | $26,000 | 10,429,379 | 380 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $42,730 | $28,000 | 5,795,483 | 121 |
| 51 | Alabama | $41,117 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 107 |
Highest paying states for lead inspectors
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Inspector Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $56,319 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $71,886 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $54,645 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $66,622 |
| 5 | Nevada | $53,759 |
| 6 | Montana | $53,766 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $60,658 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $52,386 |
| 9 | Washington | $65,876 |
| 10 | Virginia | $58,534 |
| 11 | Arizona | $55,407 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $51,672 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $57,260 |
| 14 | Alaska | $56,214 |
| 15 | California | $59,619 |
| 16 | Idaho | $50,120 |
| 17 | Texas | $53,228 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $51,777 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $52,459 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $57,272 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $50,737 |
| 22 | Maryland | $55,656 |
| 23 | Ohio | $49,466 |
| 24 | Utah | $51,447 |
| 25 | New York | $54,318 |
| 26 | Maine | $47,957 |
| 27 | Vermont | $49,142 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $49,494 |
| 29 | Kansas | $46,404 |
| 30 | Colorado | $49,900 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $47,139 |
| 32 | Iowa | $50,186 |
| 33 | Delaware | $51,859 |
| 34 | Indiana | $46,002 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $46,984 |
| 36 | Illinois | $51,210 |
| 37 | Florida | $47,738 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $44,403 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $54,794 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $45,523 |
| 41 | Oregon | $51,119 |
| 42 | Michigan | $43,405 |
| 43 | Missouri | $47,484 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $48,304 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $47,090 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $44,029 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $41,294 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $43,417 |
| 49 | Georgia | $40,300 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $42,730 |
| 51 | Alabama | $41,117 |
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Updated January 8, 2025