Nace Level 3 Inspector

Nace Level 3 Inspector Salary

$24.5K

$48K

$98.5K

$54,939

/year

$26.41

/hour

Nace Level 3 Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,939

Columbus

Ohio

$53,066

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    How much does a Nace Level 3 Inspector make?

    As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Nace Level 3 Inspector in the United States is $54,939 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.41 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,056/week or $4,578/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $98,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Nace Level 3 Inspector salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $63,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $92,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Nace Level 3 Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Nace Level 3 Inspector in your area makes on average $53,066 per year, or $1,873 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,939. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Nace Level 3 Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Nace Level 3 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 3 Inspector Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Nace Level 3 Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $15,229 (27.7%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $15,720 (28.6%) above the $54,939 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 3 Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Nome, AK, , 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 3 Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $70,659

    $33.97

    Whitehorse, YT

    $70,209

    $33.75

    Carcross, YT

    $70,168

    $33.73

    Haines Junction, YT

    $69,929

    $33.62

    North Cowichan, BC

    $69,723

    $33.52

    Duncan, BC

    $69,455

    $33.39

    Oak Bay, BC

    $69,328

    $33.33

    Victoria, BC

    $69,035

    $33.19

    Courtenay, BC

    $68,206

    $32.79

    Nome, AK

    $68,152

    $32.77

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Nace Level 3 Inspector Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Nace Level 3 Inspector category.

    For example Director Of Ad Operations jobs pay as much as $52,741 (96.0%) more than the average Nace Level 3 Inspector salary of $54,939. If you're qualified, finding work as a Director Of Ad Operations may help you make more money than that of the average Nace Level 3 Inspector position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Director Of Ad Operations

    $107,680

    $51.77

    Fleet Supervisor

    $73,743

    $35.45

    Maintenance Mechanic Millwright

    $60,687

    $29.18

    Yard Manager

    $55,031

    $26.46

    Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician

    $43,480

    $20.90

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    Infographic detailing Nace Level 3 Inspector salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,939 per year or $26.41 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.