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How much does an inspector make in Indianapolis?

$47,980a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,998 a month.

Hourly
$23.07
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
225 of 388
Jobs in the area
6,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $47,980Highest 10%: $73,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,440$17.52
25th$37,270$17.92
Median$47,980$23.07
75th$62,020$29.82
90th$73,610$35.39

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
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 Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $23.07 ($47,980 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $47,980 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

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

Where does Indianapolis rank for inspector pay?

225 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,610 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.