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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Utility Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Green River, WY (19.9% above average), followed by San Mateo, CA and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Green River, WY $70,599 $5,883 $1,357 $33.94 San Mateo, CA $67,892 $5,657 $1,305 $32.64 San Francisco, CA $67,772 $5,647 $1,303 $32.58 Inverness, CA $67,196 $5,599 $1,292 $32.31 Sunnyvale, CA $67,183 $5,598 $1,291 $32.30 Santa Clara, CA $66,880 $5,573 $1,286 $32.15 Daly City, CA $66,120 $5,510 $1,271 $31.79 Berkeley, CA $65,795 $5,482 $1,265 $31.63 San Jose, CA $65,742 $5,478 $1,264 $31.61 Livermore, CA $65,454 $5,454 $1,258 $31.47

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Q: How much does an Utility Inspector make?

The average annual pay for an utility inspector in the United States is $58,903 a year — that works out to approximately $28.32 an hour. The middle 80% of Utility Inspectors earn between $38,500 (10th percentile) and $125,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Utility Inspector in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Ctl at $77,243 (131.1%) above Utility Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Ctl $136,146 $11,345 $2,618 $65.45 Highway Construction $79,268 $6,605 $1,524 $38.11 Level 2 Ndt Inspector $61,826 $5,152 $1,188 $29.72 Pennoni Associates $56,707 $4,725 $1,090 $27.26 Special Inspector $46,654 $3,887 $897 $22.43

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How much does an Utility Inspector make?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average annual pay for an Utility Inspector in the United States is $58,903 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.32 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,132/week or $4,908/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $124,500 and as low as $36,500, the majority of Utility Inspector salaries currently range between $40,000 (25th percentile) to $51,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $125,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Utility Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 11000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Utility Inspector in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $58,903 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $58,903. Ohio ranks number 45 out of 50 states nationwide for Utility Inspector salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Utility Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $8,869 (15.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $11,696 (19.9%) above the $58,903 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Utility 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 Green River, WY, 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 an Utility Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Green River, WY	$70,599	$5,883	$1,357	$33.94
San Mateo, CA	$67,892	$5,657	$1,305	$32.64
San Francisco, CA	$67,772	$5,647	$1,303	$32.58
Inverness, CA	$67,196	$5,599	$1,292	$32.31
Sunnyvale, CA	$67,183	$5,598	$1,291	$32.30
Santa Clara, CA	$66,880	$5,573	$1,286	$32.15
Daly City, CA	$66,120	$5,510	$1,271	$31.79
Berkeley, CA	$65,795	$5,482	$1,265	$31.63
San Jose, CA	$65,742	$5,478	$1,264	$31.61
Livermore, CA	$65,454	$5,454	$1,258	$31.47

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

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

For example Ctl jobs pay as much as $77,243 (131.1%) more than the average Utility Inspector salary of $58,903. If you're qualified, finding work as an Ctl may help you make more money than that of the average Utility Inspector position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Ctl	$136,146	$11,345	$2,618	$65.45
Highway Construction	$79,268	$6,605	$1,524	$38.11
Level 2 Ndt Inspector	$61,826	$5,152	$1,188	$29.72
Pennoni Associates	$56,707	$4,725	$1,090	$27.26
Special Inspector	$46,654	$3,887	$897	$22.43

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Infographic detailing Utility Inspector salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $58,903 per year or $28.32 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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