Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $30.27 an hour ($62,970 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Missouri ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.59 | $46,980 |
| 25% of workers | $25.02 | $52,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.27 | $62,970 |
| 75% of workers | $36.64 | $76,210 |
| 90% of workers | $42.16 | $87,690 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $65,330 | 650 |
| Jefferson City | $64,240 | 50 |
| St. Louis | $63,840 | 870 |
| Springfield | $61,350 | 130 |
| Columbia | $61,170 | 50 |
| Joplin | $59,820 | 50 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $48,370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $87,520 |
| Electricians | $65,410 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $66,790 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,270 |
| Civil Engineers | $92,750 |
| Construction Managers | $112,230 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,350 |
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