How much does an inspector make in St. Louis?
$51,790a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $24.90 an hour or $4,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.90
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 5,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $51,790Highest 10%: $80,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| Median | $51,790 | $24.90 | |
| 75th | $63,830 | $30.69 | |
| 90th | $80,010 | $38.47 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Kansas City, MO | $63,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,140 |
| Columbia, MO | $52,810 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,450 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,370 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,620 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,960 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $24.90 ($51,790 a year).
Do inspectors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $51,790 against $48,570 nationally, 7% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $54,420, so St. Louis pays 5% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for inspector pay?
110 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,010 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.