Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $48,500 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $34,740
90th percentile $75,940
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,740
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $75,940

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 88% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 12% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$58,980
    Construction Laborers$35,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$59,360
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,250
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Texarkana, TX-AR is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 32.8% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,740 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.