What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Lab Inspector?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Lab Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by North Slope Borough, AK and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $54,694 $4,557 $1,051 $26.30 North Slope Borough, AK $54,639 $4,553 $1,050 $26.27 Sitka, AK $53,811 $4,484 $1,034 $25.87 North Slope, AK $53,648 $4,470 $1,031 $25.79 Turtle Lake, WI $53,495 $4,457 $1,028 $25.72 Wyoming, WY $53,273 $4,439 $1,024 $25.61 San Francisco, CA $52,627 $4,385 $1,012 $25.30 Santa Clara, CA $52,460 $4,371 $1,008 $25.22 Sunnyvale, CA $52,425 $4,368 $1,008 $25.20 Livermore, CA $52,395 $4,366 $1,007 $25.19

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Q: How much does a Lab Inspector make?

The average annual pay for a lab inspector in the United States is $44,668 a year — that works out to approximately $21.48 an hour. The middle 80% of Lab Inspectors earn between $31,000 (10th percentile) and $62,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lab Inspector Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Lab Inspector in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Medical Lab Supervisor at $53,624 (120.1%) above Lab Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Medical Lab Supervisor $98,292 $8,191 $1,890 $47.26 Student Medical Lab Technician $93,212 $7,767 $1,792 $44.81 Wastewater Treatment Supervisor $76,808 $6,400 $1,477 $36.93 Chemistry Lab $68,027 $5,668 $1,308 $32.71 Fast Laboratories $36,290 $3,024 $697 $17.45

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Lab Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,668

Columbus

Ohio

$43,145

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How much does a Lab Inspector make?

As of May 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lab Inspector in the United States is $44,668 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $859/week or $3,722/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Lab Inspector salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lab Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Lab Inspector in your area makes on average $43,145 per year, or $1,523 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,668. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Lab Inspector salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lab 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 Lab Inspector Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lab Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with North Slope Borough, AK, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $9,143 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,026 (22.4%) above the $44,668 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Berkeley, CA, and Livermore, CA, , 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 Lab Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$54,694	$4,557	$1,051	$26.30
North Slope Borough, AK	$54,639	$4,553	$1,050	$26.27
Sitka, AK	$53,811	$4,484	$1,034	$25.87
North Slope, AK	$53,648	$4,470	$1,031	$25.79
Turtle Lake, WI	$53,495	$4,457	$1,028	$25.72
Wyoming, WY	$53,273	$4,439	$1,024	$25.61
San Francisco, CA	$52,627	$4,385	$1,012	$25.30
Santa Clara, CA	$52,460	$4,371	$1,008	$25.22
Sunnyvale, CA	$52,425	$4,368	$1,008	$25.20
Livermore, CA	$52,395	$4,366	$1,007	$25.19

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

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

For example Medical Lab Supervisor jobs pay as much as $53,624 (120.1%) more than the average Lab Inspector salary of $44,668. If you're qualified, finding work as a Medical Lab Supervisor may help you make more money than that of the average Lab Inspector position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Medical Lab Supervisor	$98,292	$8,191	$1,890	$47.26
Student Medical Lab Technician	$93,212	$7,767	$1,792	$44.81
Wastewater Treatment Supervisor	$76,808	$6,400	$1,477	$36.93
Chemistry Lab	$68,027	$5,668	$1,308	$32.71
Fast Laboratories	$36,290	$3,024	$697	$17.45

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