Construction and Building Inspectors pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,360 or more. The middle half of construction and building inspectors in Racine earn between $51,310 and $81,220.
- $39K10th
- $51K25th
- $64KMedian
- $81K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,370 | $5,781 | $33.35 |
| Median | $63,950 | $5,329 | $30.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,310 | $4,276 | $24.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,220 | $6,768 | $39.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Construction and building inspectors in Racine earn 8% less than the Wisconsin average ($75,490) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($77,730). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $74,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $69,370 | $63,950 | $38,810 | $99,360 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $75,490 | $75,610 | $47,290 | $101,240 | 1,270 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $69,370, a single filer in Racine takes home about $55,022 a year, or $4,585 a month and $2,116 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Racine a good place for construction and building inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $69,370 buys what about $72,290 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 8th of 9 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($78,210).
- Madison$78,210
- Green Bay$78,140
- Milwaukee$77,540
- La Crosse$75,480
- Eau Claire$73,900
- Oshkosh$73,240
- Janesville$72,370
- Racine$69,370
- Appleton$68,470
All Construction and Building Inspectors salaries in Wisconsin
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 Racine: questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make an hour in Racine?
$33.35 an hour on average, and $30.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction and building inspectors salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction and building inspectors take-home pay in Racine?
About $55,022 a year ($4,585 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,370.
Do construction and building inspectors earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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