Average Salary Range of a Public Health Inspector
Public Health Inspectors are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with public health laws and regulations. They often work in government health departments or agencies, and their salaries can vary significantly depending on location and experience.
In the United States, Public Health Inspectors typically earn between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. This range is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey data collected in May 2019.
The median annual wage for Public Health Inspectors in the United States is $50,380, according to the BLS. The lowest 10 percent of earners made an average of $34,400, while the highest 10 percent of earners made an average of $71,940.
The highest paying states for Public Health Inspectors are Alaska, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, and New York. Alaska had the highest average salary at $78,370, followed by California at $69,420, Connecticut at $67,430, the District of Columbia at $67,140, and New York at $65,390.
Public Health Inspectors in the top paying metropolitan areas tend to earn more than the national average. The highest paying metropolitan area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California where the average salary is $86,260. The other top-paying metropolitan areas are San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, California ($81,610), Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut ($77,220), Anchorage, Alaska ($76,430), and New York-White Plains-Wayne, New York-New Jersey ($72,180).
In terms of industry, Public Health Inspectors in the federal executive branch of government earn the highest average salary at $77,450. Other top-paying industries include local government ($65,330), state government ($63,670), and educational services ($61,390).
Overall, salaries for Public Health Inspectors can vary significantly depending on location and experience. The highest paying states and metropolitan areas tend to pay more than the national average, and the federal executive branch of government pays the highest average salary.