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Government Property Inspectors and Investigators in Washington

Government property inspectors and investigators examine facilities, equipment, and materials owned or managed by government agencies to verify compliance with contracts and regulations. They work for federal, state, or local government offices, conducting site visits, reviewing documentation, and documenting findings to ensure proper accountability and adherence to standards. In Washington the median pay is $88,790 a year, 10% above the national median of $80,730.

$88,790median pay in Washington, per year

$74,770–$116,210middle half earn

11,130employed in Washington

$80,730U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Washington

114open roles like this on employer career sites, 17 in Washington or remote

33employers hiring

35posted in the last 7 days

Remote · TX · NYwhere most openings are

Openings in Washington and remote

Supervisory Investigator - Investigations Division · Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $125776–$197200
Threat Investigator Team Lead · Discord · USA · Remote
Motor Carrier Safety Specialist (Safety Investigator) · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $121785–$158322
Technical Threat Investigator, Threat Intel Engineering · OpenAI · USA · Remote
SIU Investigator · Healthcare Fraud Shield · United States · Remote
AML Investigator III · Mercury · USA · Remote
Background Investigator · CertiK · Europe, UK, USA · Remote
Senior All-Source Investigator, Severe Harms · TRM Labs · UK, USA · Remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityBuilding and ConstructionLaw and GovernmentAdministrative

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Government Property Inspectors and Investigators.

Licenses and training in Washington

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators pay in other states

District of Columbia · $111,030 Massachusetts · $102,060 New Jersey · $100,000 California · $96,980 Connecticut · $91,810 Delaware · $91,050 Vermont · $90,420 New York · $90,080 Rhode Island · $87,620 Minnesota · $85,920

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O*NET-SOC 13-1041.04. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.