Your complete guide to earning potential, state-by-state salaries, and building a profitable home inspection career.
Your income comes down to two things: how many inspections you schedule per week, and what you charge. Here's the math at three common fee levels.
| Inspections / week | @ $350 each | @ $450 each | @ $550 each |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 · Part-Time | $54,600 | $70,200 | $85,800 |
| 5 · Moderate | $91,000 | $117,000 | $143,000 |
| 8 · Full-Time | $145,600 | $187,200 | $228,800 |
| 10 · High Volume | $182,000 | $234,000 | $286,000 |
| 12 · Top Performer | $218,400 | $280,800 | $343,200 |
| 15 · Elite | $273,000 | $351,000 | $429,000 |
Based on 52 working weeks/year. Actual fees vary by home size, location, and market conditions.
Income varies by state based on local housing markets, cost of living, and demand. These are averages — driven, well-trained inspectors consistently earn more.
| State | Avg — Part-time (~3/wk) | Avg — Full-time (8–10/wk) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $57,500 | $105,768 |
| Alaska | $67,500 | $108,576 |
| Arizona | $56,500 | $124,800 |
| Arkansas | $52,500 | $101,712 |
| California | $67,000 | $125,236 |
| Colorado | $64,000 | $108,575 |
| Connecticut | $71,000 | $155,220 |
| Delaware | $60,000 | $144,768 |
| Florida | $52,500 | $103,336 |
| Georgia | $54,000 | $124,800 |
| Hawaii | $62,500 | $102,492 |
| Idaho | $57,500 | $100,496 |
| Illinois | $63,500 | $102,648 |
| Indiana | $59,000 | $102,180 |
| Iowa | $58,000 | $97,968 |
| Kansas | $61,500 | $100,308 |
| Kentucky | $54,500 | $110,292 |
| Louisiana | $57,500 | $104,208 |
| Maine | $56,500 | $138,528 |
| Maryland | $62,500 | $112,476 |
| Massachusetts | $65,000 | $130,260 |
| Michigan | $57,500 | $102,493 |
| Minnesota | $60,000 | $112,788 |
| Mississippi | $59,000 | $100,498 |
| Missouri | $61,000 | $110,448 |
| Montana | $58,500 | $142,116 |
| Nebraska | $59,000 | $109,044 |
| Nevada | $61,500 | $102,446 |
| New Hampshire | $61,000 | $129,168 |
| New Jersey | $67,500 | $124,800 |
| New Mexico | $56,500 | $123,448 |
| New York | $70,000 | $132,600 |
| North Carolina | $56,000 | $116,844 |
| North Dakota | $63,500 | $140,158 |
| Ohio | $58,500 | $103,272 |
| Oklahoma | $56,500 | $96,472 |
| Oregon | $64,000 | $122,249 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,000 | $133,536 |
| Rhode Island | $61,000 | $118,872 |
| South Carolina | $56,500 | $102,648 |
| South Dakota | $56,500 | $110,448 |
| Tennessee | $61,000 | $114,556 |
| Texas | $67,000 | $120,442 |
| Utah | $59,000 | $142,206 |
| Vermont | $64,500 | $104,272 |
| Virginia | $62,500 | $116,376 |
| Washington | $69,000 | $118,454 |
| West Virginia | $51,000 | $115,553 |
| Wisconsin | $61,100 | $100,464 |
| Wyoming | $61,000 | $115,440 |
Sources: ZipRecruiter.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Indeed.com. Part-time ≈ 3 inspections/week; full-time ≈ 8–10/week.
3/week can earn $60,000+; 8–10/week puts $100,000–$200,000+ in reach.
ATI graduates hit the ground running with real field experience, not just textbook knowledge.
At $450/inspection, 3/week is $70,200/yr; 10/week is $234,000. Your schedule, your income.
Radon, mold, pool & spa, or thermal imaging can add $100–300 per inspection.
Hot markets like Texas, California, and New York drive higher demand and fees.
Relationships with real estate agents are the #1 way to fill your calendar.
Home inspection rewards hard work, continuous learning, and strong business skills — one of the few careers where you set your own schedule and your own ceiling. It starts with the right foundation.
Start your inspection careerBureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov), ZipRecruiter.com, PayScale.com, and Indeed.com — data as of February 2026. Figures are averages and are subject to change with market conditions.