Chief Electrical Inspector

Chief Electrical Inspector Salary

$49.5K

$75.5K

$129.5K

$81,466

/year

$39.17

/hour

Chief Electrical Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$81,466

Columbus

Ohio

$78,688

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    How much does a Chief Electrical Inspector make?

    As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chief Electrical Inspector in the United States is $81,466 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.17 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,566/week or $6,788/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $129,500 and as low as $49,500, the majority of Chief Electrical Inspector salaries currently range between $64,000 (25th percentile) to $93,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $112,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chief Electrical Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 29000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Chief Electrical Inspector in your area makes on average $78,688 per year, or $2,778 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $81,466. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Chief Electrical Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chief Electrical Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chief Electrical Inspector Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chief Electrical Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Stockton, CA, , with Jamaica, NY, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $16,675 (20.5%), and Stockton, CA, furthers that trend with another $24,504 (30.1%) above the $81,466 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chief Electrical Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Stockton, CA, and Carcross, YT, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chief Electrical Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Stockton, CA

    $105,970

    $50.95

    Jamaica, NY

    $101,980

    $49.03

    Sitka, AK

    $98,141

    $47.18

    Hillsborough County, NH

    $96,511

    $46.40

    Kentville, NS

    $95,860

    $46.09

    Santa Clara, CA

    $95,677

    $46.00

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $95,613

    $45.97

    Livermore, CA

    $95,559

    $45.94

    Whitehorse, YT

    $95,250

    $45.79

    Carcross, YT

    $95,194

    $45.77

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chief Electrical Inspector Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Chief Electrical Inspector category.

    For example Oil Gas Engineer jobs pay as much as $49,883 (61.2%) more than the average Chief Electrical Inspector salary of $81,466. If you're qualified, finding work as a Oil Gas Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Chief Electrical Inspector position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Oil Gas Engineer

    $131,349

    $63.15

    Chief Mechanical Engineer

    $104,066

    $50.03

    Chief Systems Engineer

    $92,945

    $44.69

    Boiler Engineer

    $77,249

    $37.14

    Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

    $54,481

    $26.19

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    Infographic detailing Chief Electrical Inspector salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $81,466 per year or $39.17 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.