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Building Inspector Salary in Maine (2026)
$35.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,138/year ($4,762/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 21st of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 710 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $74,670 a year — though pay ranges from $48,340 for newcomers to $102,500 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 710 Building Inspector jobs in Maine (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Building Inspector salary of $74,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,138 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $74,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,597 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,712 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,222 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,138 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Maine?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Maine is $74,670 per year ($35.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,490 and $81,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Maine?
- On the median salary of $74,670, a single filer in Maine takes home about $57,138 per year ($4,762 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 710 Building Inspector jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.