| Job title | Level | Pay structure | Government workers (SOC) | Median pay in government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Inspector SOC 45-2011 | federalstate | Federal grade and step | 8,730 | $55,490 |
| Bank / Financial Examiner SOC 13-2061 | federalstate | Federal grade and step | 11,990 | $106,440 |
| Building Inspector SOC 47-4011 | local | Civil-service class series | 62,350 | $74,930 |
| Code Enforcement Officer SOC 47-4011 | local | Civil-service class series | 62,350 | $74,930 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspector SOC 13-1041 | federalstatelocal | Civil-service class series | 157,430 | $80,810 |
| Food Safety Inspector (USDA / state) SOC 45-2011 | federalstate | Federal grade and step | 8,730 | $55,490 |
| Government Auditor SOC 13-2011 | federalstatelocal | Civil-service class series | 154,230 | $81,390 |
| IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner SOC 13-2081 | federalstatelocal | Federal grade and step | 56,610 | $62,370 |
| OSHA / Workplace Safety Inspector SOC 13-1041, 19-5011 | federalstate | Federal grade and step | 157,430 | $80,810 |
| Property / Tax Assessor & Appraiser SOC 13-2020 | local | Civil-service class series | 30,320 | $65,220 |
Worker counts and pay are for each job's occupation code across all of government; several jobs can share one code.
Sources: GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.