How much does a construction and building inspector make in Arkansas?
$52,700a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Arkansas. That is $25.34 an hour or $4,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.34
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,450Median: $52,700Highest 10%: $81,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| 25th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 75th | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| 90th | $81,340 | $39.11 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $59,800 |
| Memphis, TN | $59,750 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $54,990 |
| Little Rock, AR | $50,880 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $50,460 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 47. Tennessee | $59,870 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $59,280 |
| 49. South Carolina | $58,840 |
| 50. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 51. Mississippi | $50,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $25.34 ($52,700 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $52,700 against $74,690 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $59,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.