60 State inspector jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of State Inspector Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to work as a state inspector vary depending on the regulations in your state. The minimum requirement in most states is a high school diploma. You may need to take a civil service exam and complete on-the-job training. During this training, you learn the skills that you need for inspection. You may need to gain acceptance into a state patrol program for vehicle inspectors. In other states, the primary qualification may be a background in auto repair or emissions testing.

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Top Types Of State Inspector Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying State Inspector positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Meat Inspector

    Salary range: $42,500 - $51,000

    Meat Inspector is a common job search query. Most salaries for Meat Inspector jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $51,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Meat Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Building Inspector

    Salary range: $54,000 - $81,000

    A building inspector’s primary job responsibilities are to look at public buildings and ensure they are up to federal, state, and local codes. In this job, your duties are to look at the structural integrity, electrical wiring, water connections, and other aspects of the construction and make sure that everything works as it should and complies with all safety regulations. Inspectors have to know a variety of building disciplines and trades, or at least the laws related to them. For example, you have to know basic wiring codes and how to recognize a dangerous situation, such as broken or loose wiring, as well as general building hazards.

  • Independent Field Inspector

    Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000

    Independent Field Inspector is a typical job search query Most salaries for Independent Field Inspector jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Independent Field Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Field Inspector

    Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000

    A field inspector gathers information and performs property value appraisal of residential and commercial properties and vehicles. As a field inspector, your job duties are to visually inspect a property, take photographs, collect data, and compile a report with a property value estimate based on your findings. Your responsibilities are also to evaluate property values or the cost of damages for your employer. You can find field inspector jobs with insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and banks with a financial stake in a piece of property.

  • Inspectorade

    Salary range: $64,500 - $111,500

    Inspectorade is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Inspectorade jobs pay between $64,500 (25th percentile) and $111,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Inspectorade job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Government Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

    Government Inspector is a typical job search query Most salaries for Government Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Government Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Construction

    Salary range: $71,000 - $115,500

    Construction jobs encompass a wide range of opportunities in the industry, ranging from carpenters and electricians to project managers and civil engineers. Construction professionals participate in a wide range of projects. There are residential projects, such as single family homes, small lot developments, or apartment buildings, commercial projects, such as building strip malls, industrial facilities or office buildings, and a range of infrastructure projects, such as public transit construction or building bridges. Your duties and responsibilities depend on the type of project and your role in the construction industry.

  • Cei Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

    Cei Inspector is a common job search query. Most salaries for Cei Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cei Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Special Inspector

    Salary range: $37,500 - $51,000

    Special Inspector is a common job search query. Most salaries for Special Inspector jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $51,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Special Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Penndot Inspector

    Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500

    Penndot Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Penndot Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Penndot Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.