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Building Inspector Salary in Missouri (2026)
$30.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,754/year ($4,230/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 42nd of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 1,640 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $62,970 a year — though pay ranges from $46,980 for newcomers to $87,690 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,640 Building Inspector jobs in Missouri (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Building Inspector salary of $62,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,754 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $62,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,376 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,817 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$2,022 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,754 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,230 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Missouri?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Missouri is $62,970 per year ($30.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,040 and $76,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $62,970, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $50,754 per year ($4,230 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 1,640 Building Inspector jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.