What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Building Code Inspector?

We've identified 10 cities in Minnesota where Building Code Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is St. Louis Park (9.8% above average), followed by Plymouth and Inver Grove Heights. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage St. Louis Park $69,229 $5,769 $1,331 $33.28 Plymouth $67,930 $5,660 $1,306 $32.66 Inver Grove Heights $67,688 $5,640 $1,301 $32.54 Minneota $67,516 $5,626 $1,298 $32.46 Arden Hills $67,515 $5,626 $1,298 $32.46 Minneapolis $67,181 $5,598 $1,291 $32.30 Monticello $67,088 $5,590 $1,290 $32.25 Brooklyn Park $67,068 $5,589 $1,289 $32.24 Crystal $66,866 $5,572 $1,285 $32.15 Woodbury $66,843 $5,570 $1,285 $32.14

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Building Code Inspector Salary in Minnesota

Q: How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Minnesota?

The average annual pay for a building code inspector in Minnesota is $63,037 a year — that works out to approximately $30.31 an hour. That is 2.1% below the national average of $64,362. The middle 80% of Building Code Inspectors earn between $43,094 (10th percentile) and $87,167 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Code Inspector Jobs in Minnesota?

We found several jobs related to Building Code Inspector in Minnesota that pay more on average. Topping the list is Highway Construction at $14,599 (23.2%) above Building Code Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Highway Construction $77,636 $6,469 $1,493 $37.33 Zoning Enforcement Inspector $63,037 $5,253 $1,212 $30.31 Drpa $61,681 $5,140 $1,186 $29.65 Code Enforcer $58,039 $4,836 $1,116 $27.90 Site Inspector $56,620 $4,718 $1,088 $27.22

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Building Code Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$64,362

Minnesota

$63,037

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How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Minnesota?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Code Inspector in Minnesota is $63,037 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.31 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,212/week or $5,253/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $94,514 and as low as $29,382, the majority of Building Code Inspector salaries currently range between $51,400 (25th percentile) to $72,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $87,167 annually in Minnesota. The average pay range for a Building Code Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 21100), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Minnesota ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Building Code Inspector salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Building Code Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Building Code Inspector Jobs in Minnesota

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Building Code Inspector job is above the average in Minnesota in Minnesota. Topping the list is St. Louis Park, , with Plymouth, and Inver Grove Heights, close behind in the second and third positions. Inver Grove Heights, beats the average in Minnesota by $4,651 (7.4%), and St. Louis Park, furthers that trend with another $6,192 (9.8%) above the $63,037 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Minnesota, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Building Code Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between St. Louis Park, and Woodbury, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Building Code Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
St. Louis Park	$69,229	$5,769	$1,331	$33.28
Plymouth	$67,930	$5,660	$1,306	$32.66
Inver Grove Heights	$67,688	$5,640	$1,301	$32.54
Minneota	$67,516	$5,626	$1,298	$32.46
Arden Hills	$67,515	$5,626	$1,298	$32.46
Minneapolis	$67,181	$5,598	$1,291	$32.30
Monticello	$67,088	$5,590	$1,290	$32.25
Brooklyn Park	$67,068	$5,589	$1,289	$32.24
Crystal	$66,866	$5,572	$1,285	$32.15
Woodbury	$66,843	$5,570	$1,285	$32.14

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Code Inspector Jobs in Minnesota

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Code Inspector job category in Minnesota, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $63037 state average for Building Code Inspector jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Highway Construction	$77,636	$6,469	$1,493	$37.33
Zoning Enforcement Inspector	$63,037	$5,253	$1,212	$30.31
Drpa	$61,681	$5,140	$1,186	$29.65
Code Enforcer	$58,039	$4,836	$1,116	$27.90
Site Inspector	$56,620	$4,718	$1,088	$27.22

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Infographic detailing Building Code Inspector salary in Minnesota as of June 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $51,400 to $87,167 annually, with the Minnesota average at $63,037 per year or $30.31 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Minnesota for Building Code Inspector jobs, with St. Louis Park leading at $69,229 annually.

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