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Building Inspector Salary in Washington (2026)
$46.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,464/year ($6,372/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Building Inspectors (4th of 51), with a median about 29% above the national average. Of the 3,090 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $96,140 a year — though pay ranges from $63,840 for newcomers to $121,700 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,090 Building Inspector jobs in Washington (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Building Inspector salary of $96,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $76,464 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $96,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,321 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,355 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,464 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,372 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Washington?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Washington is $96,140 per year ($46.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,480 and $105,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Washington?
- On the median salary of $96,140, a single filer in Washington takes home about $76,464 per year ($6,372 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,090 Building Inspector jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.