Construction and Building Inspectors Salary by State
The national median pay for construction and building inspectors is $74,690 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,250 in Mississippi to $102,410 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,140
- 25th percentile
- $58,860
- Median
- $74,690
- 75th percentile
- $94,710
- Top 10%
- $114,200
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 146,720 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $102,410 | +37% | $73,550 | $124,840 | 270 |
| 2 | California | $101,290 | +36% | $56,220 | $161,550 | 13,420 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $98,670 | +32% | $65,140 | $129,830 | 1,430 |
| 4 | Washington | $96,140 | +29% | $63,840 | $121,700 | 3,090 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $88,670 | +19% | $61,610 | $112,420 | 1,390 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $86,200 | +15% | $68,120 | $131,810 | 370 |
| 7 | Oregon | $84,510 | +13% | $60,970 | $115,910 | 1,780 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $83,200 | +11% | $50,330 | $123,400 | 4,290 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $81,760 | +9% | $48,880 | $126,400 | 5,950 |
| 10 | Colorado | $79,950 | +7% | $54,290 | $121,740 | 3,700 |
| 11 | New York | $79,460 | +6% | $51,540 | $134,430 | 11,160 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $79,320 | +6% | $53,590 | $99,600 | 710 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $78,570 | +5% | $55,150 | $100,390 | 180 |
| 14 | Illinois | $78,340 | +5% | $47,600 | $119,650 | 2,560 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $77,420 | +4% | $57,950 | $110,940 | 270 |
| 16 | Maryland | $76,640 | +3% | $53,610 | $110,250 | 2,780 |
| 17 | Montana | $75,700 | +1% | $49,840 | $100,850 | 290 |
| 18 | Virginia | $75,660 | +1% | $50,090 | $104,480 | 6,550 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $75,610 | +1% | $47,290 | $101,240 | 1,270 |
| 20 | Nevada | $75,290 | +1% | $55,510 | $105,490 | 1,780 |
| 21 | Maine | $74,670 | 0% | $48,340 | $102,500 | 710 |
| 22 | Ohio | $74,490 | 0% | $50,440 | $100,290 | 3,490 |
| 23 | Utah | $74,130 | −1% | $48,690 | $99,630 | 1,240 |
| 24 | Arizona | $73,440 | −2% | $55,310 | $105,980 | 3,330 |
| 25 | Delaware | $72,700 | −3% | $52,350 | $95,690 | 570 |
| 26 | Iowa | $71,630 | −4% | $47,470 | $90,380 | 1,140 |
| 27 | Michigan | $71,040 | −5% | $47,100 | $95,980 | 3,090 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $68,260 | −9% | $47,450 | $95,400 | 1,440 |
| 29 | Florida | $68,170 | −9% | $45,460 | $100,280 | 13,860 |
| 30 | Vermont | $66,580 | −11% | $49,350 | $92,110 | 120 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $66,080 | −12% | $46,840 | $95,220 | 6,490 |
| 32 | Georgia | $65,980 | −12% | $46,070 | $100,450 | 4,510 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $65,870 | −12% | $48,610 | $93,790 | 5,320 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $65,640 | −12% | $45,070 | $88,610 | 420 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $65,420 | −12% | $48,350 | $94,870 | 800 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $65,000 | −13% | $45,910 | $90,880 | 570 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $64,940 | −13% | $47,670 | $89,050 | 200 |
| 38 | Texas | $64,810 | −13% | $43,220 | $105,160 | 18,230 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $64,000 | −14% | $34,090 | $92,930 | 540 |
| 40 | Idaho | $63,570 | −15% | $48,840 | $102,000 | 1,000 |
| 41 | Kansas | $63,150 | −15% | $48,170 | $91,420 | 840 |
| 42 | Missouri | $62,970 | −16% | $46,980 | $87,690 | 1,640 |
| 43 | Indiana | $62,850 | −16% | $44,540 | $94,350 | 2,110 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $61,870 | −17% | $35,920 | $93,470 | 370 |
| 45 | Alabama | $61,300 | −18% | $46,010 | $85,770 | 1,420 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $60,200 | −19% | $37,140 | $97,670 | 1,380 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $59,870 | −20% | $38,670 | $84,600 | 2,500 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $59,280 | −21% | $41,410 | $94,850 | 2,090 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $58,840 | −21% | $36,140 | $84,860 | 2,500 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $52,700 | −29% | $39,450 | $81,340 | 800 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $50,250 | −33% | $35,600 | $76,400 | 800 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary questions
Which state pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Alaska, with a median of $102,410 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $74,690). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays construction and building inspectors the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $50,250 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most construction and building inspectors work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 18,230, with a median of $64,810.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.