How much does an inspector make in Michigan?
$44,490a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Michigan. That is $21.39 an hour or $3,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.39
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,240Median: $44,490Highest 10%: $64,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,240 | $16.46 | |
| 25th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $44,490 | $21.39 | |
| 75th | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| 90th | $64,010 | $30.77 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 46. Tennessee | $45,760 |
| 47. Idaho | $45,130 |
| 48. Arkansas | $44,570 |
| 49. Michigan | $44,490 |
| 50. Mississippi | $40,670 |
| 51. Alabama | $40,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $21.39 ($44,490 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $44,490 against $48,570 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Michigan rank for inspector pay?
Michigan ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays inspectors the most?
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, with a median of $58,850 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.