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Building Inspector Salary in Nevada (2026)
$36.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,797/year ($5,150/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 20th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,780 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $75,290 a year — though pay ranges from $55,510 for newcomers to $105,490 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,780 Building Inspector jobs in Nevada (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Building Inspector salary of $75,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $61,797 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $75,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,734 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,760 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,797 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Nevada?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Nevada is $75,290 per year ($36.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,730 and $97,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $75,290, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $61,797 per year ($5,150 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,780 Building Inspector jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.