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Building Inspector Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$32.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,178/year ($4,598/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 28th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 1,440 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $68,260 a year — though pay ranges from $47,450 for newcomers to $95,400 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,440 Building Inspector jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Building Inspector salary of $68,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,178 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $68,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,187 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,222 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,673 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,178 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,598 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Louisiana?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Louisiana is $68,260 per year ($32.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,670 and $81,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $68,260, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $55,178 per year ($4,598 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,440 Building Inspector jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.