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Building Inspector Salary in Arizona (2026)
$35.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,062/year ($4,922/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 24th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 3,330 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $73,440 a year — though pay ranges from $55,310 for newcomers to $105,980 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,330 Building Inspector jobs in Arizona (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Building Inspector salary of $73,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,062 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $73,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,327 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,618 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,434 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,062 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,922 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Arizona?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Arizona is $73,440 per year ($35.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,320 and $86,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $73,440, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $59,062 per year ($4,922 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,330 Building Inspector jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.