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How much does an inspector make in Jackson?

$45,460a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Jackson, MI metro area. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,788 a month.

Hourly
$21.86
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
306 of 388
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,110Median: $45,460Highest 10%: $62,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,110$14.96
25th$36,340$17.47
Median$45,460$21.86
75th$51,960$24.98
90th$62,240$29.92

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
Detroit, MI$45,400
Traverse City, MI$44,190
Niles, MI$43,870
Midland, MI$43,310
Monroe, MI$43,100
Grand Rapids, MI$40,430
Flint, MI$36,540
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Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,090
Tool and Die Maker$63,410
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,470
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,110
Rolling Machine Setter$51,410
Machinist$49,840
Welder$49,790
Grinding$46,730
Food Batchmaker$45,970
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,640
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MI metro area is $21.86 ($45,460 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $45,460 against $48,570 nationally, 6% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,490, so Jackson pays 2% more.

Where does Jackson rank for inspector pay?

306 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,240 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.