Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $24.16 an hour ($50,250 a year). About 800 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Mississippi ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.11 | $35,600 |
| 25% of workers | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.16 | $50,250 |
| 75% of workers | $31.42 | $65,350 |
| 90% of workers | $36.73 | $76,400 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $66,820 | 30 |
| Jackson | $48,700 | 170 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $48,160 | 160 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $44,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $66,910 |
| Electricians | $60,860 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $55,480 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,170 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,450 |
| Construction Managers | $99,520 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $46,430 |
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