How much does a construction and building inspector make in Michigan?
$71,040a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Michigan. That is $34.15 an hour or $5,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.15
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,100Median: $71,040Highest 10%: $95,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 25th | $60,680 | $29.17 | |
| Median | $71,040 | $34.15 | |
| 75th | $82,510 | $39.67 | |
| 90th | $95,980 | $46.14 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $79,290 |
| Detroit, MI | $76,980 |
| Flint, MI | $74,640 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $73,910 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $71,490 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $71,040 |
| Traverse City, MI | $70,730 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $70,660 |
| Monroe, MI | $69,570 |
| Saginaw, MI | $68,940 |
| Muskegon, MI | $65,780 |
| Niles, MI | $63,720 |
| South Bend, IN | $59,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 24. Arizona | $73,440 |
| 25. Delaware | $72,700 |
| 26. Iowa | $71,630 |
| 27. Michigan | $71,040 |
| 28. Louisiana | $68,260 |
| 29. Florida | $68,170 |
| 30. Vermont | $66,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $34.15 ($71,040 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $71,040 against $74,690 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Michigan rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $79,290 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.