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Building Inspector Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$31.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,922/year ($4,577/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 34th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 420 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $65,640 a year — though pay ranges from $45,070 for newcomers to $88,610 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 420 Building Inspector jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Building Inspector salary of $65,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $54,922 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,697 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,021 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,922 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,577 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in New Hampshire?
- The median Building Inspector salary in New Hampshire is $65,640 per year ($31.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,680 and $80,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $65,640, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $54,922 per year ($4,577 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 420 Building Inspector jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.