How much does a construction and building inspector make in Dallas?
$69,020a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $33.18 an hour or $5,752 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.18
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 5,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,660Median: $69,020Highest 10%: $108,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 25th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| Median | $69,020 | $33.18 | |
| 75th | $80,140 | $38.53 | |
| 90th | $108,600 | $52.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| Austin, TX | $77,730 |
| Amarillo, TX | $69,820 |
| Tyler, TX | $69,180 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $67,350 |
| Longview, TX | $67,050 |
| Houston, TX | $66,780 |
| Sherman, TX | $64,310 |
| Beaumont, TX | $62,390 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,110 |
| Killeen, TX | $61,490 |
| College Station, TX | $60,760 |
| Midland, TX | $59,630 |
| Waco, TX | $59,240 |
| Abilene, TX | $57,600 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,910 |
| Odessa, TX | $49,610 |
| El Paso, TX | $49,030 |
| McAllen, TX | $48,080 |
| Lubbock, TX | $48,010 |
| Laredo, TX | $47,340 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,980 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $56,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $33.18 ($69,020 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $69,020 against $74,690 nationally, 8% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,810, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for construction and building inspector pay?
155 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,600 or more.
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.