How much does an inspector make in Kansas?
$53,680a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Kansas. That is $25.81 an hour or $4,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.81
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,800Median: $53,680Highest 10%: $80,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| Median | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| 75th | $66,060 | $31.76 | |
| 90th | $80,910 | $38.90 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wichita, KS | $63,030 |
| Kansas City, MO | $63,000 |
| Topeka, KS | $57,050 |
| Lawrence, KS | $50,430 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,370 |
| Manhattan, KS | $49,040 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 14. Missouri | $54,420 |
| 15. California | $54,300 |
| 16. Oregon | $54,120 |
| 17. Kansas | $53,680 |
| 18. Maine | $53,570 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $52,270 |
| 20. Arizona | $52,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $25.81 ($53,680 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $53,680 against $48,570 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Kansas rank for inspector pay?
Kansas ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays inspectors the most?
Wichita, KS, with a median of $63,030 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.