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How much does an inspector make in St. Cloud?

$50,450a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $24.25 an hour or $4,204 a month.

Hourly
$24.25
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
131 of 388
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,780Median: $50,450Highest 10%: $72,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,780$20.09
25th$47,540$22.86
Median$50,450$24.25
75th$62,690$30.14
90th$72,440$34.83

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Grand Forks, ND$60,180
Duluth, MN$59,920
Rochester, MN$59,850
Minneapolis, MN$58,900
Mankato, MN$51,910
Fargo, ND$50,230
La Crosse, WI$45,600
Sioux Falls, SD$44,670
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Related jobs in St. Cloud

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,760
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$74,670
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,930
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,050
Welder$62,820
Machinist$62,230
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,460
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$58,450
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,980
Grinding$57,110
Salaries for every job in St. Cloud, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in St. Cloud?

The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $24.25 ($50,450 a year).

Do inspectors make more in St. Cloud than the national average?

Yes: $50,450 against $48,570 nationally, 4% more.

How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $57,170, so St. Cloud pays 12% less.

Where does St. Cloud rank for inspector pay?

131 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in St. Cloud?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,440 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.