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How much does an inspector make in Grand Rapids?

$40,430a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $19.44 an hour or $3,369 a month.

Hourly
$19.44
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
359 of 388
Jobs in the area
7,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,460Median: $40,430Highest 10%: $59,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,460$16.57
25th$34,460$16.57
Median$40,430$19.44
75th$47,240$22.71
90th$59,140$28.43

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Muskegon, MI$58,850
Battle Creek, MI$48,440
Lansing, MI$47,880
Saginaw, MI$47,780
Kalamazoo, MI$47,440
South Bend, IN$46,900
Ann Arbor, MI$46,060
Bay City, MI$45,910
Jackson, MI$45,460
Detroit, MI$45,400
Traverse City, MI$44,190
Niles, MI$43,870
Midland, MI$43,310
Monroe, MI$43,100
Flint, MI$36,540
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $19.44 ($40,430 a year).

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

No: $40,430 against $48,570 nationally, 17% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,490, so Grand Rapids pays 9% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for inspector pay?

359 of 388 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,140 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.