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How much does an inspector make in Elkhart?

$47,950a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,996 a month.

Hourly
$23.05
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
228 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $47,950Highest 10%: $68,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,830$17.23
25th$38,940$18.72
Median$47,950$23.05
75th$57,760$27.77
90th$68,120$32.75

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Bloomington, IN$60,360
Lafayette, IN$49,460
Columbus, IN$49,030
Cincinnati, OH$48,340
Chicago, IL$48,230
Fort Wayne, IN$48,120
Louisville, KY$48,000
Indianapolis, IN$47,980
Evansville, IN$47,970
South Bend, IN$46,900
Terre Haute, IN$46,780
Kokomo, IN$45,720
Muncie, IN$45,670
Michigan City, IN$45,370
Inspector salary in Indiana Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,790
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$59,040
Welder$50,950
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,960
Machinist$49,910
Painting$49,610
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$48,480
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Elkhart?

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $23.05 ($47,950 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Elkhart than the national average?

No: $47,950 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $47,900, so Elkhart pays 0% more.

Where does Elkhart rank for inspector pay?

228 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Elkhart?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,120 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.