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How much does an inspector make in Fort Wayne?

$48,120a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,010 a month.

Hourly
$23.13
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
218 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $48,120Highest 10%: $60,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,140$16.89
25th$38,880$18.69
Median$48,120$23.13
75th$58,000$27.88
90th$60,920$29.29

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
Louisville, KY$48,000
Indianapolis, IN$47,980
Evansville, IN$47,970
Elkhart, IN$47,950
South Bend, IN$46,900
Terre Haute, IN$46,780
Kokomo, IN$45,720
Muncie, IN$45,670
Michigan City, IN$45,370
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Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $23.13 ($48,120 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $48,120 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

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

Where does Fort Wayne rank for inspector pay?

218 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,920 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.