Environmental Compliance Inspectors Salary in California
Environmental Compliance Inspectors in California earn a median of $96,980 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Compliance Officers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,880
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,530; the top 10% earn over $158,280. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
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- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$96,980 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$106,510 median in California
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$131,540 median in California
Environmental Compliance Inspectors pay in California
How much do environmental compliance inspectors make in California?
The median is $96,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,530 and the top 10% earn over $158,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for environmental compliance inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.