How much does an inspector make in Sioux Falls?

$44,670a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $21.48 an hour or $3,723 a month.

Hourly: $21.48
Vs. national median: -8%
Rank among cities: 320 of 388
Jobs in the area: 500

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $38,390Median: $44,670Highest 10%: $59,980

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$38,390	$18.46
25th	$40,810	$19.62
Median	$44,670	$21.48
75th	$50,560	$24.31
90th	$59,980	$28.84

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Sioux City, IA	$54,800
Rapid City, SD	$48,310

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Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$73,250
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$60,980
Plant and System Operator	$60,650
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$59,270
Welder	$55,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$52,220
Machinist	$52,000
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$49,310
Printing Press Operator	$47,320
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$47,020

Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Sioux Falls?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $21.48 ($44,670 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?

No: $44,670 against $48,570 nationally, 8% less.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $47,240, so Sioux Falls pays 5% less.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for inspector pay?

320 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Sioux Falls?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,980 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.