Construction and Building Inspectors pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,420 or more. The middle half of construction and building inspectors in Memphis earn between $50,650 and $71,770.
- $43K10th
- $51K25th
- $60KMedian
- $72K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,680 | $5,223 | $30.13 |
| Median | $59,750 | $4,979 | $28.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,650 | $4,221 | $24.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,770 | $5,981 | $34.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Construction and building inspectors in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($61,410) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($77,730). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $74,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $62,680 | $59,750 | $42,870 | $89,420 | 570 |
| Tennessee | $61,410 | $59,870 | $38,670 | $84,600 | 2,500 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $62,680, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $52,543 a year, or $4,379 a month and $2,021 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $52,543 | $4,379 |
| Working in MS | $50,768 | $4,231 |
| Working in AR | $50,711 | $4,226 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for construction and building inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $62,680 buys what about $67,998 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 9 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($65,160).
- Nashville$65,160
- Clarksville$64,740
- Memphis$62,680
- Kingsport$59,430
- Knoxville$59,070
- Jackson$58,960
- Chattanooga$57,800
- Johnson City$57,370
- Morristown$54,040
All Construction and Building Inspectors salaries in Tennessee
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 Memphis: questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make an hour in Memphis?
$30.14 an hour on average, and $28.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction and building inspectors salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction and building inspectors take-home pay in Memphis?
About $52,543 a year ($4,379 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,680. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do construction and building inspectors earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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