How much does an inspector make in Wisconsin?
$49,610a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Wisconsin. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $49,610Highest 10%: $69,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $69,270 | $33.30 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,250 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 23. Iowa | $50,740 |
| 24. New York | $49,990 |
| 25. Oklahoma | $49,630 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $49,610 |
| 27. Virginia | $49,590 |
| 28. New Mexico | $49,500 |
| 29. Louisiana | $49,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $23.85 ($49,610 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $49,610 against $48,570 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for inspector pay?
Wisconsin ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays inspectors the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $59,920 a year.
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.