Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $31.16 an hour ($64,810 a year). About 18,230 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Texas ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.78 | $43,220 |
| 25% of workers | $24.31 | $50,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.16 | $64,810 |
| 75% of workers | $38.64 | $80,370 |
| 90% of workers | $50.56 | $105,160 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $77,730 | 1,430 |
| Amarillo | $69,820 | 110 |
| Tyler | $69,180 | 200 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $69,020 | 5,450 |
| Corpus Christi | $67,350 | 280 |
| Longview | $67,050 | 160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $66,780 | 4,980 |
| Sherman-Denison | $64,310 | 50 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $62,390 | 270 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $62,110 | 1,450 |
| Killeen-Temple | $61,490 | 140 |
| College Station-Bryan | $60,760 | 90 |
| Midland | $59,630 | 220 |
| Waco | $59,240 | 140 |
| Abilene | $57,600 | 60 |
| Wichita Falls | $54,820 | 40 |
| San Angelo | $54,070 | 40 |
| Texarkana | $49,910 | 50 |
| Odessa | $49,610 | 230 |
| El Paso | $49,030 | 310 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $48,080 | 190 |
| Lubbock | $48,010 | 150 |
| Laredo | $47,340 | 90 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $45,980 | 110 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $46,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $74,520 |
| Electricians | $58,570 |
| Construction Managers | $101,470 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $59,840 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,370 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,860 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $59,390 |
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