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Building Inspector Salary in Vermont (2026)
$32.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,385/year ($4,449/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 30th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 120 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $66,580 a year — though pay ranges from $49,350 for newcomers to $92,110 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 120 Building Inspector jobs in Vermont (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Building Inspector salary of $66,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,385 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $66,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,818 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,093 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,284 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,385 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,449 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Vermont?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Vermont is $66,580 per year ($32.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,320 and $82,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $66,580, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $53,385 per year ($4,449 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 120 Building Inspector jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.