How much does an inspector make in Springfield?
$48,410a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 204 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $48,410Highest 10%: $81,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| Median | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| 90th | $81,090 | $38.99 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Decatur, IL | $57,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,770 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,790 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,190 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,880 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,050 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,850 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $117,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,730 |
| Machinist | $59,340 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $58,990 |
| Welder | $49,860 |
| Electrical | $49,370 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $40,130 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $35,860 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $35,100 |
| Baker | $34,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $23.27 ($48,410 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $48,410 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,920, so Springfield pays 1% more.
Where does Springfield rank for inspector pay?
204 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,090 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.