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Building Inspector Salary in Maryland (2026)
$36.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,317/year ($4,943/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 16th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 2,780 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $76,640 a year — though pay ranges from $53,610 for newcomers to $110,250 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $53,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $110,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,780 Building Inspector jobs in Maryland (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Building Inspector salary of $76,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,317 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $76,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,031 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,863 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,429 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,317 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,943 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Maryland?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Maryland is $76,640 per year ($36.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,530 and $94,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $76,640, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $59,317 per year ($4,943 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,780 Building Inspector jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.