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Job outlook for plumbing inspectors in the United States
Are plumbing inspector jobs in demand?
Yes, plumbing inspector jobs are in demand. Plumbing inspector demand is projected to grow -4% from 2018 to 2028.
Plumbing inspector job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of plumbing inspector jobs and the average plumbing inspector salary over time.
Plumbing inspector jobs over time
Plumbing inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 620 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 599 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 581 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 548 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 520 | 0.00% |
Average plumbing inspector salary over time
Plumbing inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,162 | $23.64 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $47,481 | $22.83 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $46,691 | $22.45 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $46,214 | $22.22 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $45,737 | $21.99 | +2.0% |
Plumbing inspector jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of plumbing inspector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where plumbing inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for plumbing inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 69 | 5% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 33 | 5% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 223 | 4% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 52 | 4% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 38 | 4% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 27 | 4% |
| 7 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 530 | 3% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 349 | 3% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 340 | 3% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 273 | 3% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 222 | 3% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 203 | 3% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 162 | 3% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 148 | 3% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 136 | 3% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 97 | 3% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 25 | 3% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 21 | 3% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 849 | 2% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 67 | 2% |
Most common cities for plumbing inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westfield | 1 | 3% | $38,317 |
| 2 | Pocatello | 1 | 2% | $35,821 |
| 3 | Hollywood | 1 | 1% | $47,989 |
| 4 | Troy | 1 | 1% | $51,364 |
| 5 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $51,448 |