Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Mississippi
Construction and Building Inspectors in Mississippi earn a median of $50,250 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,600; the top 10% earn over $76,400. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$55,260 median in Mississippi
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$87,180 median in Mississippi
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$46,430 median in Mississippi
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$67,450 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,230 median in Mississippi
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,450 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Mississippi
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Mississippi?
The median is $50,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,600 and the top 10% earn over $76,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−33% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.