Government Property Inspectors and Investigators Salary by State
Also called: Government Property Inspectors
The national median pay for government property inspectors and investigators is $80,730 a year. By state, it ranges from $63,000 in Oklahoma to $111,030 in District of Columbia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Compliance Officers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,220
- 25th percentile
- $61,280
- Median
- $80,730
- 75th percentile
- $109,010
- Top 10%
- $133,720
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Compliance Officers”). About 417,070 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $111,030 | +38% | $69,140 | $156,750 | 4,380 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $102,060 | +26% | $63,340 | $161,920 | 13,190 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $100,000 | +24% | $58,860 | $158,540 | 13,310 |
| 4 | California | $96,980 | +20% | $57,530 | $158,280 | 49,880 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $91,810 | +14% | $60,050 | $137,690 | 3,610 |
| 6 | Delaware | $91,050 | +13% | $51,930 | $137,540 | 2,150 |
| 7 | Vermont | $90,420 | +12% | $53,570 | $118,270 | 1,960 |
| 8 | New York | $90,080 | +12% | $53,330 | $142,370 | 23,500 |
| 9 | Washington | $88,790 | +10% | $60,650 | $142,350 | 11,130 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $87,620 | +9% | $60,000 | $135,260 | 970 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $85,920 | +6% | $55,830 | $134,040 | 6,140 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $85,580 | +6% | $49,910 | $130,990 | 19,810 |
| 13 | Maryland | $84,720 | +5% | $56,310 | $132,620 | 10,100 |
| 14 | Maine | $83,740 | +4% | $50,480 | $118,060 | 1,790 |
| 15 | Oregon | $82,990 | +3% | $55,200 | $120,950 | 5,360 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $82,800 | +3% | $54,980 | $123,020 | 1,730 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $82,590 | +2% | $53,270 | $117,350 | 1,270 |
| 18 | Colorado | $82,450 | +2% | $57,990 | $133,520 | 7,740 |
| 19 | Illinois | $80,550 | 0% | $50,040 | $132,290 | 10,650 |
| 20 | Virginia | $80,380 | 0% | $48,640 | $133,620 | 15,190 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $79,890 | −1% | $51,110 | $132,360 | 580 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $79,440 | −2% | $56,260 | $116,370 | 990 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $78,800 | −2% | $56,010 | $125,160 | 5,710 |
| 24 | Indiana | $78,770 | −2% | $47,650 | $134,820 | 5,120 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $78,500 | −3% | $45,690 | $131,180 | 11,320 |
| 26 | Nevada | $78,290 | −3% | $43,120 | $124,280 | 4,400 |
| 27 | Michigan | $77,390 | −4% | $46,290 | $120,560 | 9,720 |
| 28 | Alaska | $76,430 | −5% | $47,290 | $126,920 | 920 |
| 29 | Iowa | $75,620 | −6% | $49,940 | $114,460 | 3,660 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $75,460 | −7% | $44,990 | $133,820 | 4,760 |
| 31 | Idaho | $75,450 | −7% | $42,080 | $128,750 | 1,660 |
| 32 | Texas | $75,370 | −7% | $45,170 | $126,920 | 42,900 |
| 33 | Ohio | $75,030 | −7% | $47,230 | $124,230 | 11,240 |
| 34 | Arizona | $74,920 | −7% | $47,630 | $132,620 | 12,430 |
| 35 | Florida | $74,920 | −7% | $44,130 | $127,420 | 29,680 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $73,920 | −8% | $48,060 | $115,920 | 3,470 |
| 37 | Alabama | $72,990 | −10% | $41,620 | $126,870 | 3,770 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $72,630 | −10% | $57,140 | $115,920 | 1,130 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $70,290 | −13% | $39,850 | $119,990 | 3,970 |
| 40 | Georgia | $70,200 | −13% | $42,500 | $131,210 | 14,390 |
| 41 | Kansas | $69,740 | −14% | $42,620 | $121,370 | 3,560 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $69,240 | −14% | $43,120 | $109,300 | 4,360 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $67,990 | −16% | $44,550 | $120,760 | 2,400 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $67,450 | −16% | $37,040 | $109,300 | 1,720 |
| 45 | Utah | $67,370 | −17% | $41,230 | $120,520 | 3,760 |
| 46 | Missouri | $67,270 | −17% | $44,060 | $118,850 | 7,000 |
| 47 | Montana | $66,660 | −17% | $50,350 | $109,300 | 1,480 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $64,680 | −20% | $43,160 | $132,760 | 3,120 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $64,270 | −20% | $44,420 | $115,210 | 1,720 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $63,960 | −21% | $41,460 | $117,250 | 7,990 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $63,000 | −22% | $42,340 | $105,360 | 4,230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Compliance Officers”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators salary questions
Which state pays government property inspectors and investigators the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $111,030 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $80,730). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays government property inspectors and investigators the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $63,000 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most government property inspectors and investigators work?
California has the most jobs, about 49,880, with a median of $96,980.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.