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Building Inspector Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$28.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,286/year ($4,190/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 47th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 2,500 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $59,870 a year — though pay ranges from $38,670 for newcomers to $84,600 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,500 Building Inspector jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Building Inspector salary of $59,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $50,286 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,004 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,580 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,286 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,190 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Tennessee?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Tennessee is $59,870 per year ($28.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,430 and $73,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $59,870, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $50,286 per year ($4,190 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,500 Building Inspector jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.