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How much does an inspector make in Battle Creek?

$48,440a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Battle Creek, MI metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,037 a month.

Hourly
$23.29
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
200 of 388
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,510Median: $48,440Highest 10%: $75,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,510$17.07
25th$38,710$18.61
Median$48,440$23.29
75th$59,270$28.50
90th$75,670$36.38

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Muskegon, MI$58,850
Lansing, MI$47,880
Saginaw, MI$47,780
Kalamazoo, MI$47,440
South Bend, IN$46,900
Ann Arbor, MI$46,060
Bay City, MI$45,910
Jackson, MI$45,460
Detroit, MI$45,400
Traverse City, MI$44,190
Niles, MI$43,870
Midland, MI$43,310
Monroe, MI$43,100
Grand Rapids, MI$40,430
Flint, MI$36,540
Inspector salary in Michigan Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Battle Creek

Same field, median yearly pay.

Food Batchmaker$75,370
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,690
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Welder$52,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$52,230
Coating$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$49,910
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$49,100
Machinist$48,530
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$46,600
Salaries for every job in Battle Creek, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Battle Creek?

The median hourly pay in the Battle Creek, MI metro area is $23.29 ($48,440 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Battle Creek than the national average?

Yes: $48,440 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.

How does Battle Creek compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,490, so Battle Creek pays 9% more.

Where does Battle Creek rank for inspector pay?

200 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Battle Creek?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,670 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.