How much does a construction and building inspector make in Springfield?
$61,350a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 262 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,940Median: $61,350Highest 10%: $76,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| Median | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $71,970 | $34.60 | |
| 90th | $76,060 | $36.57 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| Kansas City, MO | $65,330 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $64,240 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,840 |
| Columbia, MO | $61,170 |
| Joplin, MO | $59,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $29.50 ($61,350 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $61,350 against $74,690 nationally, 18% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $62,970, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for construction and building inspector pay?
262 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,060 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.