Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Nebraska

Construction and building inspectors in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $67,610 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($65,080), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction and building inspectors average at $67,100 and the median at $65,000 for 570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,730.

Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$67,610
Lincoln$65,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$67,610	$65,830	$48,760	$54,197	92
Lincoln	$65,080	$61,960	$53,190	$52,390	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other states

Construction and Building Inspectors salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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.
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.

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