How much does an inspector make in Iowa?
$50,740a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Iowa. That is $24.39 an hour or $4,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.39
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,160Median: $50,740Highest 10%: $71,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| 25th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $50,740 | $24.39 | |
| 75th | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $71,240 | $34.25 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $61,820 |
| Sioux City, IA | $54,800 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,250 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,190 |
| Des Moines, IA | $50,850 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,800 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,420 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,270 |
| Omaha, NE | $49,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 20. Arizona | $52,100 |
| 21. Nebraska | $51,270 |
| 22. North Dakota | $50,820 |
| 23. Iowa | $50,740 |
| 24. New York | $49,990 |
| 25. Oklahoma | $49,630 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $49,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.39 ($50,740 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $50,740 against $48,570 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Iowa rank for inspector pay?
Iowa ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays inspectors the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $61,820 a year.
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.