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Building Inspector Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$31.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,836/year ($4,403/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 35th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 800 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $65,420 a year — though pay ranges from $48,350 for newcomers to $94,870 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 800 Building Inspector jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Building Inspector salary of $65,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,836 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $65,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,005 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,909 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,836 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,403 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in New Mexico?
- The median Building Inspector salary in New Mexico is $65,420 per year ($31.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,700 and $79,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $65,420, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $52,836 per year ($4,403 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 800 Building Inspector jobs in New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico.