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How much does an inspector make in Omaha?

$49,030a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $23.57 an hour or $4,086 a month.

Hourly
$23.57
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
182 of 388
Jobs in the area
990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $49,030Highest 10%: $65,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,550$18.53
25th$44,530$21.41
Median$49,030$23.57
75th$56,960$27.38
90th$65,990$31.73

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Lincoln, NE$57,590
Sioux City, IA$54,800
Grand Island, NE$49,740
Inspector salary in Nebraska Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$106,500
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,570
Gas Plant Operator$91,320
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,110
Tool and Die Maker$66,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,660
Crushing$61,950
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,370
Dental Laboratory Technician$58,630
Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Omaha?

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $23.57 ($49,030 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Omaha than the national average?

Yes: $49,030 against $48,570 nationally, 1% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $51,270, so Omaha pays 4% less.

Where does Omaha rank for inspector pay?

182 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Omaha?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,990 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.