Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $56,900 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.36
10th percentile $43,330
90th percentile $80,610
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,330
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $56,900
    75th
    $71,260
    90th
    $80,610

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 97% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $63,680
    Clarksville, TN-KY $59,080
    Knoxville, TN $57,300
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $57,210
    Morristown, TN $56,300
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $53,410

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,890
    Electricians$56,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$43,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Jackson, TN is $27.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.04 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Jackson, TN is 21.1% below the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Jackson?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,330 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.