Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $25.34 an hour ($52,700 a year). About 800 people work in this job there.
That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.97 | $39,450 |
| 25% of workers | $22.25 | $46,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.34 | $52,700 |
| 75% of workers | $32.00 | $66,560 |
| 90% of workers | $39.11 | $81,340 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | $59,800 | 50 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $54,990 | 160 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $50,880 | 260 |
| Jonesboro | $50,460 | 40 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction and building inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $43,400 |
| Electricians | $49,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $61,230 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $48,660 |
| Compliance Officers | $64,680 |
| Construction Managers | $86,310 |
| Civil Engineers | $85,020 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $35,740 |
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