How much does a construction and building inspector make in Missouri?
$62,970a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Missouri. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,980Median: $62,970Highest 10%: $87,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,980 | $22.59 | |
| 25th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| Median | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $76,210 | $36.64 | |
| 90th | $87,690 | $42.16 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $65,330 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $64,240 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,840 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,350 |
| Columbia, MO | $61,170 |
| Joplin, MO | $59,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 39. West Virginia | $64,000 |
| 40. Idaho | $63,570 |
| 41. Kansas | $63,150 |
| 42. Missouri | $62,970 |
| 43. Indiana | $62,850 |
| 44. Wyoming | $61,870 |
| 45. Alabama | $61,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $30.27 ($62,970 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $62,970 against $74,690 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Missouri ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $65,330 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.