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How much does an inspector make in Eau Claire?

$50,060a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Eau Claire, WI metro area. That is $24.07 an hour or $4,172 a month.

Hourly
$24.07
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
140 of 388
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,910Median: $50,060Highest 10%: $65,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,910$17.75
25th$43,950$21.13
Median$50,060$24.07
75th$63,190$30.38
90th$65,830$31.65

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
Racine, WI$50,030
Appleton, WI$49,930
Milwaukee, WI$49,180
Green Bay, WI$48,780
Janesville, WI$48,320
Kenosha, WI$46,110
La Crosse, WI$45,600
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Related jobs in Eau Claire

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,680
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,550
Tool and Die Maker$63,250
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$61,900
Machinist$60,580
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$60,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,660
Welder$58,110
Food Batchmaker$52,110
Grinding$49,010
Salaries for every job in Eau Claire, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Eau Claire?

The median hourly pay in the Eau Claire, WI metro area is $24.07 ($50,060 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Eau Claire than the national average?

Yes: $50,060 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Eau Claire compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

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

Where does Eau Claire rank for inspector pay?

140 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Eau Claire?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,830 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.