How much does an inspector make in Decatur?
$57,700a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Decatur, IL metro area. That is $27.74 an hour or $4,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.74
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,770Median: $57,700Highest 10%: $62,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| 25th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| 75th | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| 90th | $62,110 | $29.86 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,770 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,790 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,190 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,880 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,410 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,050 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Decatur, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Decatur?
The median hourly pay in the Decatur, IL metro area is $27.74 ($57,700 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Decatur than the national average?
Yes: $57,700 against $48,570 nationally, 19% more.
How does Decatur compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,920, so Decatur pays 20% more.
Where does Decatur rank for inspector pay?
59 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Decatur?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,110 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.