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How much does an inspector make in Manhattan?

$49,040a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,087 a month.

Hourly
$23.58
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
180 of 388
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,250Median: $49,040Highest 10%: $59,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,250$17.43
25th$43,570$20.95
Median$49,040$23.58
75th$58,490$28.12
90th$59,440$28.58

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Wichita, KS$63,030
Kansas City, MO$63,000
Topeka, KS$57,050
Lawrence, KS$50,430
St. Joseph, MO$49,370
Joplin, MO$47,960
Inspector salary in Kansas Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$98,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,300
Machinist$51,630
Welder$50,550
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,490
Cutting$46,030
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$39,660
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,570
Butcher and Meat Cutter$39,290
Printing Press Operator$37,500
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Manhattan?

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $23.58 ($49,040 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Manhattan than the national average?

Yes: $49,040 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $53,680, so Manhattan pays 9% less.

Where does Manhattan rank for inspector pay?

180 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Manhattan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,440 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.