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How much does an inspector make in Michigan City?

$45,370a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area. That is $21.81 an hour or $3,781 a month.

Hourly
$21.81
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
308 of 388
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $45,370Highest 10%: $60,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,780$17.68
25th$38,830$18.67
Median$45,370$21.81
75th$50,770$24.41
90th$60,250$28.97

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Bloomington, IN$60,360
Lafayette, IN$49,460
Columbus, IN$49,030
Cincinnati, OH$48,340
Chicago, IL$48,230
Fort Wayne, IN$48,120
Louisville, KY$48,000
Indianapolis, IN$47,980
Evansville, IN$47,970
Elkhart, IN$47,950
South Bend, IN$46,900
Terre Haute, IN$46,780
Kokomo, IN$45,720
Muncie, IN$45,670
Inspector salary in Indiana Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Michigan City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$67,650
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,240
Welder$53,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,340
Machinist$51,700
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,690
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,100
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$46,960
Coating$46,300
Molding$45,600
Salaries for every job in Michigan City, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Michigan City?

The median hourly pay in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area is $21.81 ($45,370 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Michigan City than the national average?

No: $45,370 against $48,570 nationally, 7% less.

How does Michigan City compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $47,900, so Michigan City pays 5% less.

Where does Michigan City rank for inspector pay?

308 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Michigan City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,250 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.