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Building Inspector Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$40.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,201/year ($5,267/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 8th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 4,290 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $83,200 a year — though pay ranges from $50,330 for newcomers to $123,400 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,290 Building Inspector jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Building Inspector salary of $83,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,201 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $83,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,474 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,365 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,160 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,201 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,267 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Massachusetts?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Massachusetts is $83,200 per year ($40.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,730 and $104,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $83,200, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $63,201 per year ($5,267 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,290 Building Inspector jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.