How much does a construction and building inspector make in Milwaukee?
$77,220a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $37.13 an hour or $6,435 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.13
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,660Median: $77,220Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 25th | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| Median | $77,220 | $37.13 | |
| 75th | $91,020 | $43.76 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.52 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $94,420 |
| Green Bay, WI | $82,170 |
| Duluth, MN | $79,470 |
| Madison, WI | $78,190 |
| Appleton, WI | $68,480 |
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How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $37.13 ($77,220 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $77,220 against $74,690 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $75,610, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for construction and building inspector pay?
80 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,900 or more.
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.