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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Memphis?

$59,750a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $28.73 an hour or $4,979 a month.

Hourly
$28.73
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
284 of 338
Jobs in the area
570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,870Median: $59,750Highest 10%: $89,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,870$20.61
25th$50,650$24.35
Median$59,750$28.73
75th$71,770$34.50
90th$89,420$42.99

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Clarksville, TN$62,850
Nashville, TN$61,310
Knoxville, TN$58,150
Kingsport, TN$56,820
Chattanooga, TN$55,620
Jackson, TN$54,450
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Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$50,390
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $28.73 ($59,750 a year).

Do construction and building inspectors make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $59,750 against $74,690 nationally, 20% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $59,870, so Memphis pays 0% more.

Where does Memphis rank for construction and building inspector pay?

284 of 338 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,420 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.