Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector

Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector Salary

$36.5K

$60K

$120K

$68,125

/year

$32.75

/hour

Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$68,125

Columbus

Ohio

$65,801

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    How much does a Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector make?

    As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector in the United States is $68,125 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $32.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,310/week or $5,677/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $120,000 and as low as $36,500, the majority of Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector salaries currently range between $46,000 (25th percentile) to $80,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $120,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 34000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector in your area makes on average $65,801 per year, or $2,324 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $68,125. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Nace Level 2 Coating 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 Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $13,943 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $16,383 (24.0%) above the $68,125 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , 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 Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $84,508

    $40.63

    Berkeley, CA

    $83,414

    $40.10

    Sitka, AK

    $82,068

    $39.46

    San Francisco, CA

    $80,262

    $38.59

    Santa Clara, CA

    $80,008

    $38.47

    Livermore, CA

    $79,909

    $38.42

    San Jose, CA

    $79,841

    $38.39

    Benicia, CA

    $79,383

    $38.16

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $78,661

    $37.82

    Arlington, VA

    $78,374

    $37.68

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector job category, we found that Lead Inspector jobs have average salaries similar than Nace Level 2 Coating Inspector jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lead Inspector

    $64,243

    $30.89

    Equipment Inspector

    $57,698

    $27.74

    Welding Inspector

    $54,523

    $26.21

    Safety Inspector

    $51,455

    $24.74

    Factory Inspector

    $35,208

    $16.93

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