How much does an inspector make in Peoria?
$56,770a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $27.29 an hour or $4,731 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.29
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,000Median: $56,770Highest 10%: $81,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| Median | $56,770 | $27.29 | |
| 75th | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| 90th | $81,630 | $39.25 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Decatur, IL | $57,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,140 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,790 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,190 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,880 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,410 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,050 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $27.29 ($56,770 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $56,770 against $48,570 nationally, 17% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,920, so Peoria pays 18% more.
Where does Peoria rank for inspector pay?
70 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,630 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.