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How much does an inspector make in Wausau?

$50,250a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $24.16 an hour or $4,188 a month.

Hourly
$24.16
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
134 of 388
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $50,250Highest 10%: $68,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,440$18.00
25th$44,120$21.21
Median$50,250$24.16
75th$58,830$28.28
90th$68,620$32.99

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Duluth, MN$59,920
Minneapolis, MN$58,900
Oshkosh, WI$57,260
Sheboygan, WI$56,120
Fond du Lac, WI$55,090
Madison, WI$53,940
Eau Claire, WI$50,060
Racine, WI$50,030
Appleton, WI$49,930
Milwaukee, WI$49,180
Green Bay, WI$48,780
Janesville, WI$48,320
Kenosha, WI$46,110
La Crosse, WI$45,600
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Related jobs in Wausau

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,790
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$69,080
Tool and Die Maker$63,570
Paper Goods Machine Setter$61,070
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,730
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,220
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,330
Welder$55,780
Machinist$53,680
Molder$51,980
Salaries for every job in Wausau, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Wausau?

The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $24.16 ($50,250 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Wausau than the national average?

Yes: $50,250 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $49,610, so Wausau pays 1% more.

Where does Wausau rank for inspector pay?

134 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Wausau?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,620 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.