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How much does an inspector make in Lansing?

$47,880a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,990 a month.

Hourly
$23.02
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
231 of 388
Jobs in the area
770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,080Median: $47,880Highest 10%: $66,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,080$16.38
25th$37,730$18.14
Median$47,880$23.02
75th$58,840$28.29
90th$66,760$32.10

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Muskegon, MI$58,850
Battle Creek, MI$48,440
Saginaw, MI$47,780
Kalamazoo, MI$47,440
South Bend, IN$46,900
Ann Arbor, MI$46,060
Bay City, MI$45,910
Jackson, MI$45,460
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 Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,600
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,260
Tool and Die Maker$59,970
Machinist$59,850
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$59,600
Separating$56,490
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$55,120
Welder$50,370
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Lansing?

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $23.02 ($47,880 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Lansing than the national average?

No: $47,880 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $44,490, so Lansing pays 8% more.

Where does Lansing rank for inspector pay?

231 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Lansing?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,760 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.