Code Inspector

Code Inspector Salary in Texas

$22.8K

$44.7K

$91.8K

$51,184

/year

$24.61

/hour

Code Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,939

Texas

Texas

$51,184

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    How much does a Code Inspector make in Texas?

    As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Code Inspector in Texas is $51,184 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $984/week or $4,265/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $91,767 and as low as $22,826, the majority of Code Inspector salaries currently range between $35,900 (25th percentile) to $59,200 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $85,712 annually in Texas. The average pay range for a Code Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 23300), 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 Code Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for 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 Code Inspector Jobs in Texas

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Code Inspector job is above the average in Texas in Texas. Topping the list is Dallas, , with Austin, and Red Oak, close behind in the second and third positions. Red Oak, beats the average in Texas by $3,212 (6.3%), and Dallas, furthers that trend with another $3,395 (6.6%) above the $51,184 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Texas, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a 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 Dallas, and Irving, , 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 Code Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Dallas

    $54,579

    $26.24

    Austin

    $54,443

    $26.17

    Red Oak

    $54,396

    $26.15

    Midland

    $53,939

    $25.93

    Odessa

    $53,777

    $25.85

    Wichita Falls

    $53,476

    $25.71

    Garland

    $53,081

    $25.52

    Corpus Christi

    $53,069

    $25.51

    Carrollton

    $53,031

    $25.50

    Irving

    $52,755

    $25.36

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

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Code Inspector job category in Texas, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $51184 state average for Code Inspector jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Life Safety Inspector

    $81,214

    $39.05

    Forest Fire Inspectors And Prevention Specialists

    $61,747

    $29.69

    Fire Inspector

    $59,198

    $28.46

    Backflow Testing

    $54,800

    $26.35

    Fire Safety Inspector

    $51,999

    $25.00

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Code Inspector salary in Texas as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $35,900 to $85,712 annually, with the Texas average at $51,184 per year or $24.61 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Texas for Code Inspector jobs, with Dallas leading at $54,579 annually.