How much does an inspector make in Iowa City?
$49,270a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $23.69 an hour or $4,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.69
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,540Median: $49,270Highest 10%: $61,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $49,270 | $23.69 | |
| 75th | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $61,560 | $29.60 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| 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 |
| Omaha, NE | $49,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $23.69 ($49,270 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Iowa City than the national average?
Yes: $49,270 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $50,740, so Iowa City pays 3% less.
Where does Iowa City rank for inspector pay?
172 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,560 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.