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Building Inspector Salary in Oregon (2026)
$40.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,462/year ($5,122/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 7th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 1,780 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $84,510 a year — though pay ranges from $60,970 for newcomers to $115,910 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,780 Building Inspector jobs in Oregon (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Building Inspector salary of $84,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,462 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $84,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,762 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,465 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$6,821 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,462 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,122 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Oregon?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Oregon is $84,510 per year ($40.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,300 and $102,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $84,510, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $61,462 per year ($5,122 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,780 Building Inspector jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.