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Building Inspector Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$36.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,358/year ($4,946/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 19th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 1,270 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $75,610 a year — though pay ranges from $47,290 for newcomers to $101,240 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $87,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,270 Building Inspector jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Building Inspector salary of $75,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,358 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $75,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,804 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,784 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,664 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,358 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,946 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Wisconsin?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Wisconsin is $75,610 per year ($36.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,450 and $87,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $75,610, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $59,358 per year ($4,946 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 1,270 Building Inspector jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.