Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in New Mexico
Construction and Building Inspectors in New Mexico earn a median of $65,420 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,350; the top 10% earn over $94,870. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$64,680 median in New Mexico
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,640 median in New Mexico
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,440 median in New Mexico
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$79,490 median in New Mexico
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New Mexico
How much do construction and building inspectors make in New Mexico?
The median is $65,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,350 and the top 10% earn over $94,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.