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Building Inspector Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$31.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,154/year ($4,346/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 36th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 570 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $65,000 a year — though pay ranges from $45,910 for newcomers to $90,880 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 570 Building Inspector jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Building Inspector salary of $65,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,154 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,620 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,973 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,254 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,154 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,346 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Nebraska?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Nebraska is $65,000 per year ($31.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,880 and $79,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $65,000, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $52,154 per year ($4,346 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 570 Building Inspector jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.