How much does a construction and building inspector make in Texas?
$64,810a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Texas. That is $31.16 an hour or $5,401 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.16
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,220Median: $64,810Highest 10%: $105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,220 | $20.78 | |
| 25th | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| Median | $64,810 | $31.16 | |
| 75th | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| 90th | $105,200 | $50.56 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $77,730 |
| Amarillo, TX | $69,820 |
| Tyler, TX | $69,180 |
| Dallas, TX | $69,020 |
| 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 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $54,820 |
| San Angelo, TX | $54,070 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 35. New Mexico | $65,420 |
| 36. Nebraska | $65,000 |
| 37. South Dakota | $64,940 |
| 38. Texas | $64,810 |
| 39. West Virginia | $64,000 |
| 40. Idaho | $63,570 |
| 41. Kansas | $63,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.16 ($64,810 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $64,810 against $74,690 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $77,730 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.