How much does an inspector make in Madison?
$53,940a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $25.93 an hour or $4,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.93
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,300Median: $53,940Highest 10%: $75,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| 25th | $46,300 | $22.26 | |
| Median | $53,940 | $25.93 | |
| 75th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $75,910 | $36.50 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Duluth, MN | $59,920 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $58,900 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $57,260 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $56,120 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $55,090 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,250 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $50,060 |
| Racine, WI | $50,030 |
| Appleton, WI | $49,930 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,180 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,780 |
| Janesville, WI | $48,320 |
| Kenosha, WI | $46,110 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $25.93 ($53,940 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $53,940 against $48,570 nationally, 11% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $49,610, so Madison pays 9% more.
Where does Madison rank for inspector pay?
94 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,910 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.