Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Louisiana
Construction and Building Inspectors in Louisiana earn a median of $68,260 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,450; the top 10% earn over $95,400. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$64,820 median in Louisiana
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$118,490 median in Louisiana
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,030 median in Louisiana
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$70,290 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,930 median in Louisiana
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$70,290 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Louisiana
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Louisiana?
The median is $68,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,450 and the top 10% earn over $95,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.