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Building Inspector Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$24.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,546/year ($3,379/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks last (51st of 51) for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 32% below the national average. Of the 800 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $50,250 a year — though pay ranges from $35,600 for newcomers to $76,400 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 800 Building Inspector jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Building Inspector salary of $50,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,546 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,850 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,844 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,010 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,546 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,379 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Mississippi?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Mississippi is $50,250 per year ($24.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,660 and $65,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $50,250, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $40,546 per year ($3,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 800 Building Inspector jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.