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How much does an inspector make in Appleton?

$49,930a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,161 a month.

Hourly
$24.00
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
147 of 388
Jobs in the area
980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $49,930Highest 10%: $69,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,400$18.46
25th$44,860$21.57
Median$49,930$24.00
75th$60,760$29.21
90th$69,970$33.64

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Duluth, MN$59,920
Minneapolis, MN$58,900
Oshkosh, WI$57,260
Sheboygan, WI$56,120
Fond du Lac, WI$55,090
Madison, WI$53,940
Wausau, WI$50,250
Eau Claire, WI$50,060
Racine, WI$50,030
Milwaukee, WI$49,180
Green Bay, WI$48,780
Janesville, WI$48,320
Kenosha, WI$46,110
La Crosse, WI$45,600
Inspector salary in Wisconsin Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,240
Tool and Die Maker$73,010
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,820
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,850
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$61,960
Machinist$60,350
Paper Goods Machine Setter$59,550
Welder$58,920
Food and Tobacco Roasting$55,400
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$54,870
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $24.00 ($49,930 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Appleton than the national average?

Yes: $49,930 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $49,610, so Appleton pays 1% more.

Where does Appleton rank for inspector pay?

147 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,970 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.