Building Code Inspector

Building Code Inspector Salary in Texas

$27.9K

$57.3K

$89.9K

$59,963

/year

$28.83

/hour

Building Code Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$64,362

Texas

Texas

$59,963

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    How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Texas?

    As of Jul 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Code Inspector in Texas is $59,963 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,153/week or $4,996/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $89,905 and as low as $27,950, the majority of Building Code Inspector salaries currently range between $48,900 (25th percentile) to $68,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $82,917 annually in Texas. The average pay range for a Building Code Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 20000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Texas 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 Texas

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Building Code Inspector job is above the average in Texas in Texas. Topping the list is McKinney, , with Odessa, and Austin, close behind in the second and third positions. Austin, beats the average in Texas by $3,818 (6.4%), and McKinney, furthers that trend with another $9,629 (16.1%) above the $59,963 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Texas, 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 11% between McKinney, and Corpus Christi, , 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

    Hourly Wage

    McKinney

    $69,592

    $33.46

    Odessa

    $64,946

    $31.22

    Austin

    $63,781

    $30.66

    West Odessa

    $63,712

    $30.63

    Dallas

    $63,669

    $30.61

    Midland

    $63,190

    $30.38

    Harlingen

    $63,039

    $30.31

    Abilene

    $62,306

    $29.95

    Garland

    $62,185

    $29.90

    Corpus Christi

    $62,171

    $29.89

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

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Code Inspector job category in Texas, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $59963 state average for Building Code Inspector jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    P C Engineer

    $87,948

    $42.28

    Highway Construction

    $73,851

    $35.51

    Zoning Enforcement Inspector

    $59,963

    $28.83

    Code Enforcer

    $55,209

    $26.54

    Site Inspector

    $53,859

    $25.89

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Building Code Inspector salary in Texas as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $48,900 to $82,917 annually, with the Texas average at $59,963 per year or $28.83 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Texas for Building Code Inspector jobs, with McKinney leading at $69,592 annually.