What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Building Inspector?

We've identified 7 cities in Wisconsin where Building Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Jefferson (9.5% above average), followed by Burlington and Janesville. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Jefferson $76,160 $6,346 $1,464 $36.62 Burlington $72,705 $6,058 $1,398 $34.95 Janesville $71,985 $5,998 $1,384 $34.61 Hudson $71,216 $5,934 $1,369 $34.24 Middleton $70,761 $5,896 $1,360 $34.02 New Richmond $70,437 $5,869 $1,354 $33.86 Neenah $69,579 $5,798 $1,338 $33.45 Madison $69,417 $5,784 $1,334 $33.37 Menomonee Falls $69,110 $5,759 $1,329 $33.23 Waukesha $68,946 $5,745 $1,325 $33.15

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Building Inspector Salary in Wisconsin

Q: How much does a Building Inspector make in Wisconsin?

The average annual pay for a building inspector in Wisconsin is $69,525 a year — that works out to approximately $33.43 an hour. That is 0.9% above the national average of $68,881. The middle 80% of Building Inspectors earn between $46,934 (10th percentile) and $95,383 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin?

We found several jobs related to Building Inspector in Wisconsin that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Quality Control Inspector at $1,782 (2.6%) above Building Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Quality Control Inspector $71,307 $5,942 $1,371 $34.28 Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector $68,762 $5,730 $1,322 $33.06 Pipeline Inspector $57,834 $4,819 $1,112 $27.80 Piping Inspector $55,453 $4,621 $1,066 $26.66 Inspector $34,007 $2,833 $653 $16.35

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Building Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$68,881

Wisconsin

$69,525

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How much does a Building Inspector make in Wisconsin?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Inspector in Wisconsin is $69,525 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $33.43 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,337/week or $5,793/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $103,963 and as low as $36,337, the majority of Building Inspector salaries currently range between $54,500 (25th percentile) to $81,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $95,383 annually in Wisconsin. The average pay range for a Building Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 27300), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Wisconsin ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Building Inspector salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Building Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Building Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin

We've identified 7 cities where the typical salary for a Building Inspector job is above the average in Wisconsin in Wisconsin. Topping the list is Jefferson, , with Burlington, and Janesville, close behind in the second and third positions. Janesville, beats the average in Wisconsin by $2,460 (3.5%), and Jefferson, furthers that trend with another $6,635 (9.5%) above the $69,525 average.

With these 7 cities paying on average above the average for Wisconsin, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Building Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Jefferson, and Waukesha, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Building Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Jefferson	$76,160	$6,346	$1,464	$36.62
Burlington	$72,705	$6,058	$1,398	$34.95
Janesville	$71,985	$5,998	$1,384	$34.61
Hudson	$71,216	$5,934	$1,369	$34.24
Middleton	$70,761	$5,896	$1,360	$34.02
New Richmond	$70,437	$5,869	$1,354	$33.86
Neenah	$69,579	$5,798	$1,338	$33.45
Madison	$69,417	$5,784	$1,334	$33.37
Menomonee Falls	$69,110	$5,759	$1,329	$33.23
Waukesha	$68,946	$5,745	$1,325	$33.15

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Inspector job category in Wisconsin, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $69525 state average for Building Inspector jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Quality Control Inspector	$71,307	$5,942	$1,371	$34.28
Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector	$68,762	$5,730	$1,322	$33.06
Pipeline Inspector	$57,834	$4,819	$1,112	$27.80
Piping Inspector	$55,453	$4,621	$1,066	$26.66
Inspector	$34,007	$2,833	$653	$16.35

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Infographic detailing Building Inspector salary in Wisconsin as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $54,500 to $95,383 annually, with the Wisconsin average at $69,525 per year or $33.43 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Wisconsin for Building Inspector jobs, with Jefferson leading at $76,160 annually.

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