How much does an inspector make in Milwaukee?
$49,180a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $49,180Highest 10%: $71,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| Median | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $60,190 | $28.94 | |
| 90th | $71,690 | $34.47 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $53,940 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,250 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $50,060 |
| Racine, WI | $50,030 |
| Appleton, WI | $49,930 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,780 |
| Janesville, WI | $48,320 |
| Kenosha, WI | $46,110 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,600 |
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How much does an inspector make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.64 ($49,180 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $49,180 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $49,610, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for inspector pay?
175 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,690 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.