How much does a construction and building inspector make in Wisconsin?
$75,610a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Wisconsin. That is $36.35 an hour or $6,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.35
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,290Median: $75,610Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| Median | $75,610 | $36.35 | |
| 75th | $87,980 | $42.30 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.67 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $94,420 |
| Green Bay, WI | $82,170 |
| Duluth, MN | $79,470 |
| Madison, WI | $78,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $77,220 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $76,220 |
| La Crosse, WI | $74,560 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $69,000 |
| Appleton, WI | $68,480 |
| Racine, WI | $63,950 |
| Janesville, WI | $62,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 16. Maryland | $76,640 |
| 17. Montana | $75,700 |
| 18. Virginia | $75,660 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $75,610 |
| 20. Nevada | $75,290 |
| 21. Maine | $74,670 |
| 22. Ohio | $74,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $36.35 ($75,610 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $75,610 against $74,690 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Wisconsin ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $94,420 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.