Engineering and Technology / Quality Control and Inspection

Utilities Inspector

Inspects utility systems such as water, gas, electricity, or telecommunications to ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and operational specifications. May conduct field inspections, review maintenance records, and report violations or defects.

Average monthly gross

7,400 USD

4 validated salaries

Median

6,975 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

5,537 USD - 9,603 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Utilities Inspector

ISCO

3119.19

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
5,300 USD 5,300 USD - 5,300 USD
Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
8,100 USD 6,090 USD - 10,350 USD

Yearly trend

7,400 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United States 5,695 USD 2
Canada 10,350 USD 1
France 7,860 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
CGI 10,350 USD 1
Decathlon 7,860 USD 1
Google 6,090 USD 1
Salesforce 5,300 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Utility Inspector Public Utilities Inspector Utility Compliance Inspector Field Inspector - Utilities

Skills

Hard skills

Inspection techniques Regulatory compliance Safety standards knowledge Report writing Data analysis Blueprint reading

Soft skills

Attention to detail Communication Problem-solving Time management Integrity

Tools

Inspection software Measurement tools Mobile devices GIS systems

Certifications

Certified Utility Inspector OSHA Safety Certification NACE Coating Inspector

Employment context

Industries

Utilities Energy Water and Wastewater Telecommunications Government

Company types

Public utility companies Government agencies Private inspection firms Energy providers

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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