Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $32.82 an hour ($68,260 a year). About 1,440 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Louisiana ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.81 | $47,450 |
| 25% of workers | $28.69 | $59,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.82 | $68,260 |
| 75% of workers | $39.16 | $81,460 |
| 90% of workers | $45.87 | $95,400 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $83,780 | 100 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $72,800 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $71,770 | 500 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $70,170 | 40 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $69,500 | 340 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $59,670 | 130 |
| Lake Charles | $58,740 | 70 |
| Monroe | $57,240 | 50 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $43,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $75,360 |
| Electricians | $61,540 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,680 |
| Construction Managers | $110,010 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,290 |
| Civil Engineers | $105,380 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $44,790 |
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