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Building Inspector Salary in Ohio (2026)
$35.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,902/year ($4,992/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 22nd of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 3,490 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $74,490 a year — though pay ranges from $50,440 for newcomers to $100,290 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,490 Building Inspector jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Building Inspector salary of $74,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,902 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $74,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,558 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,698 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,332 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,902 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,992 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Ohio?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Ohio is $74,490 per year ($35.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,150 and $82,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $74,490, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $59,902 per year ($4,992 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 3,490 Building Inspector jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.