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Room inspector salary

Average room inspector salary

$15.56

$32,362 yearly

Entry-level room inspector salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Room Inspector Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a room inspector is $32,362 annually or around $16 per hour. This figure may vary significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific employer.

Room inspectors often work in hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals, ensuring that each room meets quality standards. Entry-level positions generally start at lower salaries, while experienced inspectors can command higher wages.

Salary by Experience

Entry-level room inspectors typically earn less, with salaries gradually increasing as they gain experience. For instance, a room inspector with five years of experience might earn upwards of $38,000 annually, depending on the location.

Highest Paying States

States like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries for room inspectors, often exceeding the national average. This trend underscores the importance of location when considering salary potential.

In summary, room inspecting can be a fulfilling career with competitive salaries, especially for those willing to grow their skills and seek opportunities in high-demand areas.

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Where can a Room Inspector earn more?

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Chumash Casino Resort$39,535
Aimbridge Hospitality$33,181

Room inspector salaries by experience level

Room inspector salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a room inspector typically falls between $32,362 and $44,035.
zippia
$32,362yearly
glassdoor[1]
$37,738yearly
comparably[2]
$40,151yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$44,035yearly

Average room inspector salary by state

The highest-paying states for room inspectors are Massachusetts, Vermont, and California. The lowest average room inspector salary states are Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for room inspectors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vermont$39,866$19.17
2Alaska$37,096$17.83
3Massachusetts$40,295$19.37
4Connecticut$34,974$16.81
5Colorado$33,898$16.30
6North Dakota$37,421$17.99
7Ohio$33,536$16.12
8Oregon$35,367$17.00
9California$37,776$18.16
10Washington$37,032$17.80
11Maine$31,212$15.01
12Virginia$33,755$16.23
13Arizona$31,311$15.05
14New York$34,278$16.48
15Nevada$30,062$14.45
16Wyoming$29,533$14.20
17Mississippi$29,834$14.34
18Pennsylvania$30,567$14.70
19Utah$32,578$15.66
20New Jersey$34,369$16.52
21Texas$30,469$14.65
22Montana$29,080$13.98
23Minnesota$31,770$15.27
24Maryland$33,329$16.02
25New Hampshire$28,652$13.78
26Idaho$31,277$15.04
27Illinois$31,617$15.20
28District of Columbia$33,536$16.12
29South Dakota$28,362$13.64
30Missouri$28,376$13.64
31Iowa$28,631$13.76
32Nebraska$28,261$13.59
33Indiana$27,161$13.06
34Kentucky$27,497$13.22
35Hawaii$29,640$14.25
36Florida$25,885$12.44
37Alabama$28,012$13.47
38Michigan$26,952$12.96
39Rhode Island$28,577$13.74
40Georgia$25,393$12.21
41North Carolina$25,052$12.04
42Tennessee$24,426$11.74
43Wisconsin$27,064$13.01
44Delaware$27,531$13.24
45New Mexico$23,969$11.52
46Kansas$26,363$12.67
47South Carolina$22,878$11.00
48West Virginia$25,416$12.22
49Oklahoma$26,684$12.83
50Arkansas$25,185$12.11
51Louisiana$23,381$11.24

Highest paying cities for room inspectors

The highest-paying cities for room inspectors are Holyoke, MA, San Francisco, CA, and Cleveland, OH.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Holyoke, MA$40,234$19.34
2San Francisco, CA$38,771$18.64
3Cleveland, OH$34,219$16.45
4Buffalo, NY$34,129$16.41
5Colorado Springs, CO$33,927$16.31
6Washington, DC$33,517$16.11
7Salt Lake City, UT$32,494$15.62
8Minneapolis, MN$31,778$15.28
9Phoenix, AZ$31,336$15.07
10Fort Worth, TX$30,065$14.45
11East Chicago, IN$27,440$13.19
12Holland, MI$26,756$12.86
13Oklahoma City, OK$26,739$12.86
14Orlando, FL$25,853$12.43
15Columbus, GA$25,460$12.24
16Raleigh, NC$25,118$12.08
17Lake Charles, LA$23,701$11.39

Room inspector salary details

A room inspector's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average room inspector salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a room inspector's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
75th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
Average$32,362$2,697$16
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Highest paying room inspector jobs

The highest paying types of room inspectors are stock room manager, housekeeping director, and housekeeping assistant manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Janitorial Supervisor$33,133$2,761$15.935,804
Lead Custodian$32,122$2,677$15.4410,075
Housekeeping Manager$46,017$3,835$22.1230,854
Housekeeper Supervisor$39,590$3,299$19.0350,416
Custodial Supervisor$34,652$2,888$16.664,393
Housekeeping Director$54,047$4,504$25.9834,870

Which companies pay room inspectors the most?

Room inspector salaries at Chumash Casino Resort and INDEPENDENT'S SERVICE are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average room inspector salary at companies like Treasure Island Resort & Casino and HEI Hotels & Resorts are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Chumash Casino Resort$39,535$19.01
2INDEPENDENT'S SERVICE$38,138$18.34
3Treasure Island Resort & Casino$37,779$18.16
4HEI Hotels & Resorts$37,710$18.13
5Chinook Winds Casino Resort$37,380$17.97
6Radisson Hotels International Inc$37,376$17.97
7Hyatt Hotels$37,174$17.87
8Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center$36,309$17.46
9Penn National Gaming$35,773$17.20
10Grand Country Resort$35,558$17.10
11Cache Creek Casino Resort$34,406$16.54
12Sage Hospitality Group$34,270$16.48
13Marriott International$33,973$16.33
14Winter Park Resort$33,913$16.30
15Tropicana Casinos$33,776$16.24
16Remote$33,655$16.18
17Embassy C E S$33,603$16.16
18Pacific Hospitality Group$33,459$16.09
19Valley Hospitality$33,333$16.03
20Aimbridge Hospitality$33,181$15.95

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Room Inspector salary by industry

The average room inspector salary varies across industries:

  • The average room inspector salary in the automotive industry is $35,163, the highest of any industry.
  • The average room inspector salary in the finance industry is $35,110.
  • Room inspectors in the pharmaceutical industry earn an average salary of $32,322, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for room inspectors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Automotive$35,163$16.91
2Manufacturing$35,110$16.88
3Hospitality$34,828$16.74
4Pharmaceutical$32,322$15.54

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Room inspector salary trends

The average room inspector salary has risen by $5,243 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average room inspector earned $27,119 annually, but today, they earn $32,362 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for room inspectors over the last decade.

Compare room inspector salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average room inspector salary over time

Compare room inspector salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Room inspector salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$32,400$15.56+3.0%
2025$31,400$15.09+2.1%
2024$30,700$14.78+1.8%
2023$30,200$14.52+2.7%
2022$29,400$14.13+3.0%

Recently added room inspector salaries

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SbcosHousekeeping Room InspectorFine, NY06/20/2025$45,914
Marriott Hotels ResortsRooms InspectorRedwood City, CA06/19/2025$53,907
MarriottRooms InspectorChicago, IL06/19/2025$55,660
Sitio de Experiencia de CandidatosRooms InspectorSan Carlos, CA06/19/2025$53,907
Back of House Solutions LLCRoom InspectorBellevue, WA06/16/2025$43,827

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