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How much does an inspector make in South Bend?

$46,900a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,908 a month.

Hourly
$22.55
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
257 of 388
Jobs in the area
720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,290Median: $46,900Highest 10%: $63,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,290$16.97
25th$39,230$18.86
Median$46,900$22.55
75th$57,440$27.62
90th$63,440$30.50

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Bloomington, IN$60,360
Lafayette, IN$49,460
Columbus, IN$49,030
Cincinnati, OH$48,340
Chicago, IL$48,230
Fort Wayne, IN$48,120
Louisville, KY$48,000
Indianapolis, IN$47,980
Evansville, IN$47,970
Elkhart, IN$47,950
Terre Haute, IN$46,780
Kokomo, IN$45,720
Muncie, IN$45,670
Michigan City, IN$45,370
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Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,100
Tool and Die Maker$61,760
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,490
Machinist$51,990
Plating Machine Setter$48,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,270
Coating$47,870
Welder$47,670
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,500
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $22.55 ($46,900 a year).

Do inspectors make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $46,900 against $48,570 nationally, 3% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $47,900, so South Bend pays 2% less.

Where does South Bend rank for inspector pay?

257 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,440 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.