Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Tennessee
Construction and Building Inspectors in Tennessee earn a median of $59,870 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,670; the top 10% earn over $84,600. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$63,400 median in Tennessee
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,270 median in Tennessee
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$63,960 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$55,090 median in Tennessee
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$63,960 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Traffic Technicians$44,970 median in Tennessee
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Tennessee
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Tennessee?
The median is $59,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,670 and the top 10% earn over $84,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−20% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.