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Building Inspector Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$42.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,703/year ($5,559/month) for a single filer
Minnesota is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Building Inspectors (5th of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 1,390 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $88,670 a year — though pay ranges from $61,610 for newcomers to $112,420 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $112,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,390 Building Inspector jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Building Inspector salary of $88,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,703 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $88,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,677 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,783 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$4,506 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,703 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,559 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Minnesota?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Minnesota is $88,670 per year ($42.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,030 and $100,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $88,670, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $66,703 per year ($5,559 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 1,390 Building Inspector jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.