Aviation Inspectors Salary in North Carolina
Aviation Inspectors in North Carolina earn a median of $84,470 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,220; the top 10% earn over $136,970. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$72,070 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Gas Plant Operators$81,460 median in North Carolina
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,360 median in North Carolina
- Nuclear Technicians$110,430 median in North Carolina
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation$84,470 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,660 median in North Carolina
Aviation Inspectors pay in North Carolina
How much do aviation inspectors make in North Carolina?
The median is $84,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,220 and the top 10% earn over $136,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for aviation inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 44 (−8% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.