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

$59,760a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $28.73 an hour or $4,980 a month.

Hourly
$28.73
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
283 of 338
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $59,760Highest 10%: $93,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,990$18.26
25th$46,760$22.48
Median$59,760$28.73
75th$71,220$34.24
90th$93,060$44.74

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Manhattan, KS$66,660
Kansas City, MO$65,330
Wichita, KS$62,300
Joplin, MO$59,820
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Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,390
Plumber$75,090
Electrician$65,520
Sheet Metal Worker$63,560
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,310
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$56,760
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$53,430
Carpenter$51,210
Highway Maintenance Worker$48,860
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$47,570
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $28.73 ($59,760 a year).

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

No: $59,760 against $74,690 nationally, 20% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $63,150, so Topeka pays 5% less.

Where does Topeka rank for construction and building inspector pay?

283 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,060 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.