How much does an inspector make in Minneapolis?
$58,900a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $28.32 an hour or $4,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.32
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 6,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,380Median: $58,900Highest 10%: $77,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| 25th | $49,130 | $23.62 | |
| Median | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 75th | $63,930 | $30.74 | |
| 90th | $77,330 | $37.18 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Grand Forks, ND | $60,180 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,920 |
| Rochester, MN | $59,850 |
| Mankato, MN | $51,910 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $50,450 |
| Fargo, ND | $50,230 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,600 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $44,670 |
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How much does an inspector make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $28.32 ($58,900 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $58,900 against $48,570 nationally, 21% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $57,170, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for inspector pay?
46 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,330 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.