Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Texas
Construction and Building Inspectors in Texas earn a median of $64,810 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,230
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,220; the top 10% earn over $105,160. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$82,390 median in Texas
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$123,440 median in Texas
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,390 median in Texas
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$75,370 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,980 median in Texas
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,370 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Texas
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Texas?
The median is $64,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,220 and the top 10% earn over $105,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.