Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $28.79 an hour ($59,870 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Tennessee ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.59 | $38,670 |
| 25% of workers | $23.29 | $48,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.79 | $59,870 |
| 75% of workers | $35.25 | $73,320 |
| 90% of workers | $40.67 | $84,600 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $62,850 | 110 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $61,310 | 790 |
| Memphis | $59,750 | 570 |
| Knoxville | $58,150 | 440 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $56,820 | 110 |
| Morristown | $56,300 | 30 |
| Chattanooga | $55,620 | 170 |
| Jackson | $54,450 | 60 |
| Johnson City | $50,720 | 30 |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $74,470 |
| Electricians | $61,090 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,600 |
| Compliance Officers | $63,960 |
| Construction Managers | $110,200 |
| Civil Engineers | $95,910 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $57,270 |
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