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

$59,670a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area. That is $28.69 an hour or $4,973 a month.

Hourly
$28.69
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
286 of 338
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,800Median: $59,670Highest 10%: $86,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,800$22.02
25th$58,110$27.94
Median$59,670$28.69
75th$69,000$33.17
90th$86,890$41.77

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Lafayette, LA$83,780
Slidell, LA$72,800
Baton Rouge, LA$71,770
New Orleans, LA$69,500
Lake Charles, LA$58,740
Monroe, LA$57,240
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Related jobs in Shreveport

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$68,360
Electrician$60,830
Plumber$59,720
Sheet Metal Worker$56,820
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$51,000
Service Unit Operator$49,250
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$49,160
Roofer$48,540
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,880
Insulation Worker$47,680
Salaries for every job in Shreveport, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area is $28.69 ($59,670 a year).

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

No: $59,670 against $74,690 nationally, 20% less.

How does Shreveport compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $68,260, so Shreveport pays 13% less.

Where does Shreveport rank for construction and building inspector pay?

286 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,890 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.