How much does an inspector make in Grand Forks?

$60,180a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,015 a month.

Hourly: $28.93
Vs. national median: +24%
Rank among cities: 31 of 388
Jobs in the area: 170

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $43,610Median: $60,180Highest 10%: $74,330

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$43,610	$20.97
25th	$47,540	$22.86
Median	$60,180	$28.93
75th	$70,100	$33.70
90th	$74,330	$35.74

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Bismarck, ND	$63,910
Fargo, ND	$50,230
Minot, ND	$48,200

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Related jobs in Grand Forks

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,360
Coating	$61,220
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$60,160
Welder	$58,200
Machinist	$57,890
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator	$51,850
Food Batchmaker	$50,720
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender	$49,120
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$39,000
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$37,970

Salaries for every job in Grand Forks, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Grand Forks?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area is $28.93 ($60,180 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Grand Forks than the national average?

Yes: $60,180 against $48,570 nationally, 24% more.

How does Grand Forks compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $50,820, so Grand Forks pays 18% more.

Where does Grand Forks rank for inspector pay?

31 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Grand Forks?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,330 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.