Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Texas
Construction and Building Inspectors in Texas make a median of $62,110 a year, or about $29.86 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level construction and building inspectors (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary by metro in Texas
25 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $76K | +23% | 1,350 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $63K | +2% | 4,410 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $63K | +1% | 4,490 |
| Waco | $61K | -1% | 120 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $61K | -3% | 1,380 |
| Corpus Christi | $60K | -3% | 260 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $59K | -5% | 220 |
| Midland | $59K | -5% | N/A |
| Tyler | $58K | -6% | 100 |
| Amarillo | $58K | -7% | 100 |
| Killeen-Temple | $57K | -8% | 160 |
| Abilene | $57K | -8% | 70 |
| Victoria | $56K | -10% | 40 |
| Longview | $56K | -10% | 160 |
| College Station-Bryan | $55K | -11% | 100 |
| Wichita Falls | $53K | -15% | 40 |
| Sherman-Denison | $50K | -20% | 40 |
| Texarkana | $49K | -22% | 40 |
| Odessa | $48K | -22% | N/A |
| San Angelo | $48K | -22% | 40 |
| Lubbock | $47K | -25% | 150 |
| Laredo | $46K | -26% | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $46K | -26% | 180 |
| El Paso | $46K | -26% | 250 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $42K | -32% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Texas?
The median is $62,110 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,330, and experienced construction and building inspectors can clear $102,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,329/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 32.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a construction and building inspectors salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median construction and building inspectors salary is worth about $67,887 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do construction and building inspectors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.