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What is a license inspector and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a license inspector. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.72 an hour? That's $51,427 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -17,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLicense InspectorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,427

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.83%

Asian 6.73%

Black or African American 12.48%

Hispanic or Latino 15.79%

Unknown 4.47%

White 59.69%

Gender

female 45.92%

male 54.08%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Complexity level
8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Key steps to become a license inspector

  1. Explore license inspector education requirements

    Most common license inspector degrees

    Bachelor's

    69.1 %

    Associate

    13.4 %

    Master's

    9.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific license inspector skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Inspection Reports21.02%
    Technical Assistance18.22%
    Administrative Hearings11.28%
    Minimum Standards11.02%
    Child Care10.13%
  3. Research license inspector duties and responsibilities

    • Perform fit test, EPA regulate air sampling, training and scheduling and manage HealthRX database.
    • Inspect & evaluate the condition electrical, plumbing, HVAC and relate operating systems.
    • Inspect housing systems including foundations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing and structural.
    • Provide updated information, interpretation and explanation of plumbing and mechanical codes to contractors, engineers, architects and other inspectors.
  4. Apply for license inspector jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a license inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average license inspector salary

The average license inspector salary in the United States is $51,427 per year or $25 per hour. License inspector salaries range between $28,000 and $92,000 per year.

Average license inspector salary
$51,427 Yearly
$24.72 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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