How much does an inspector make in Missouri?
$54,420a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Missouri. That is $26.16 an hour or $4,535 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.16
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,630Median: $54,420Highest 10%: $78,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $45,630 | $21.94 | |
| Median | $54,420 | $26.16 | |
| 75th | $75,140 | $36.13 | |
| 90th | $78,410 | $37.70 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $63,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,140 |
| Columbia, MO | $52,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,790 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,450 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,370 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,620 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 11. Connecticut | $57,090 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $54,940 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $54,800 |
| 14. Missouri | $54,420 |
| 15. California | $54,300 |
| 16. Oregon | $54,120 |
| 17. Kansas | $53,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $26.16 ($54,420 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $54,420 against $48,570 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Missouri rank for inspector pay?
Missouri ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays inspectors the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $63,000 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.