Construction and Building Inspectors pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,210 or more. The middle half of construction and building inspectors in Columbus earn between $46,070 and $74,370.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $61KMedian
- $74K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,350 | $5,279 | $30.46 |
| Median | $60,520 | $5,043 | $29.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,070 | $3,839 | $22.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,370 | $6,198 | $35.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Construction and building inspectors in Columbus earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($70,960) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($77,730). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $74,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $63,350 | $60,520 | $46,070 | $91,210 | 90 |
| Georgia | $70,960 | $65,980 | $46,070 | $100,450 | 4,510 |
| United States | $77,730 | $74,690 | $47,140 | $114,200 | 146,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $63,350, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $50,669 a year, or $4,222 a month and $1,949 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $50,669 | $4,222 |
| Working in AL | $50,425 | $4,202 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for construction and building inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $63,350 buys what about $70,944 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 8th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($75,920).
- Gainesville$75,920
- Atlanta$73,480
- Savannah$71,620
- Dalton$69,680
- Warner Robins$67,860
- Hinesville$65,480
- Valdosta$63,420
- Columbus$63,350
- Macon$62,420
- Augusta$61,790
All Construction and Building Inspectors salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for construction and building inspectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,420).
- San Jose, CA$124,420
- San Francisco, CA$123,300
- Santa Maria, CA$116,130
- Santa Rosa, CA$110,080
- Vallejo, CA$106,740
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Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Columbus: questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make an hour in Columbus?
$30.46 an hour on average, and $29.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction and building inspectors salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction and building inspectors take-home pay in Columbus?
About $50,669 a year ($4,222 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,350.
Do construction and building inspectors earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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