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How Much Does a Utility Inspector Earn In The United States?

Utility Inspector Salaries
Updated April 6, 2021
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$43,000
$28,000
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$65,000
Utility inspectors in the United States make an average salary of $43,121 per year or $20.73 per hour. In terms of salary range, an entry level utility inspector salary is roughly $28,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $65,000. If you like following the crowd, energy and utilities companies tend to attract the most workers in this field. But if you're in it for the money, then you'll want to seek out energy, technology, and construction companies, as employees in each industry have reported the highest salaries. As most things go, location can be critical. Alaska, Washington, California, Nevada, and Illinois provide the highest utility inspector salaries.
Best Paying Cities

1. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $57,067

Utility Inspector Jobs: 2

2. Providence, RI

Average Salary: $49,938

Utility Inspector Jobs: 1

3. Brockton, MA

Average Salary: $48,532

4. Minneapolis, MN

Average Salary: $48,482

Utility Inspector Jobs: 2

5. Des Moines, IA

Average Salary: $46,855

Utility Inspector Jobs: 1

6. Leesburg, VA

Average Salary: $44,045

7. Charleston, WV

Average Salary: $35,662

Utility Inspector Jobs: 1

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Where Utility Inspectors Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where utility inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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How Much Do Utility Inspectors Earn In Different Cities?

While a utility inspector can average a salary of $43,121 per year, or $20.73 per hour, there are many opportunities for utility inspectors to make more. For example, in Chicago, IL you might make $57,067 per year. Other high-paying locations include Providence, RI, Brockton, MA and Minneapolis, MN. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to Chicago, IL where the average starting salary is $35,000. The highest paying states for utility inspectors include Alaska, Washington and California. Meanwhile, South Dakota, Alabama, and Arkansas offer the lowest salaries.
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1. Chicago, IL
$57,067
Avg. Salary
$27k
$73k
2. Providence, RI
$49,938
Avg. Salary
$27k
$73k
3. Brockton, MA
$48,532
Avg. Salary
$27k
$73k
4. Minneapolis, MN
$48,482
Avg. Salary
$27k
$73k
5. Des Moines, IA
$46,855
Avg. Salary
$27k
$73k
6. Leesburg, VA
$44,045
Avg. Salary
$27k
$73k
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High Paying Utility Inspector Jobs

Which Companies Pay Utility Inspectors The Most?

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1. Osmose Utilities Services
3.9
$47,256
Avg. Salary
$43k
$51k

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Utility Inspector Salary History

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    How Much Do Utility Inspectors Make In Different Industries?

    Utility inspector salaries can vary on many factors, including what industry a job is in. In fact, jobs with energy, technology, and construction companies tend to be the highest paying. Furthermore, a utility inspector can make a yearly salary of $54,391 while working for energy companies. All the while, other utility inspectors are making $52,564 at technology companies and $50,363 at construction companies. One industry utility inspectors may want to avoid is the utilities industry as it offers the lowest average salary at $49,754.
    1. Energy
    $54,391
    Avg. Salary
    $43k
    $68k
    2. Technology
    $52,564
    Avg. Salary
    $43k
    $68k
    3. Construction
    $50,363
    Avg. Salary
    $43k
    $68k
    4. Utilities
    $49,754
    Avg. Salary
    $43k
    $68k

    How Experience Affects Utility Inspector Salaries

    The salary for a utility inspector can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.
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    Recently Added Utility Inspector Salaries

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    Acrt, Inc.
    Acrt, Inc.
    Arborist Utility Pre-Inspector
    Arborist Utility Pre-Inspector
    Arborist Utility Pre-Inspector
    Bakersfield, CA
    Bakersfield, CA
    01/27/2021
    01/27/2021
    $48,001
    $48,001
    01/27/2021
    WSB
    WSB
    Distribution/Utility Inspector
    Distribution/Utility Inspector
    Distribution/Utility Inspector
    Grand Junction, CO
    Grand Junction, CO
    01/20/2021
    01/20/2021
    $45,914
    $45,914
    01/20/2021
    WSB
    WSB
    Distribution/Utility Inspector
    Distribution/Utility Inspector
    Distribution/Utility Inspector
    Saint Paul, MN
    Saint Paul, MN
    01/20/2021
    01/20/2021
    $45,914
    $45,914
    01/20/2021
    Chesterfield County
    Chesterfield County
    Principal Utility Inspector
    Principal Utility Inspector
    Principal Utility Inspector
    Enon, VA
    Enon, VA
    01/18/2021
    01/18/2021
    $48,015
    $48,015
    01/18/2021
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Birmingham, AL
    Birmingham, AL
    01/04/2021
    01/04/2021
    $48,001
    $48,001
    01/04/2021
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Charleston, SC
    Charleston, SC
    01/04/2021
    01/04/2021
    $48,001
    $48,001
    01/04/2021
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    New Orleans, LA
    New Orleans, LA
    01/04/2021
    01/04/2021
    $48,001
    $48,001
    01/04/2021
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Madison, WI
    Madison, WI
    01/04/2021
    01/04/2021
    $48,001
    $48,001
    01/04/2021
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Fargo, ND
    Fargo, ND
    01/04/2021
    01/04/2021
    $48,001
    $48,001
    01/04/2021
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Osmose Utilities Services
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
    Indianapolis, IN
    Indianapolis, IN
    01/04/2021
    01/04/2021
    $48,001
    $48,001
    01/04/2021
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