Construction and Building Inspectors pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,910 or more. The middle half of construction and building inspectors in Athens earn between $45,130 and $66,370.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $58KMedian
- $66K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,840 | $4,820 | $27.81 |
| Median | $58,210 | $4,851 | $27.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,130 | $3,761 | $21.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,370 | $5,531 | $31.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Construction and building inspectors in Athens earn 18% less than the Georgia average ($70,960) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($77,730). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $74,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $57,840 | $58,210 | $39,130 | $72,910 | 60 |
| Georgia | $70,960 | $65,980 | $46,070 | $100,450 | 4,510 |
| United States | $77,730 | $74,690 | $47,140 | $114,200 | 146,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $57,840, a single filer in Athens takes home about $46,517 a year, or $3,876 a month and $1,789 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for construction and building inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $57,840 buys what about $61,965 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 11th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($75,920).
- Gainesville$75,920
- Atlanta$73,480
- Savannah$71,620
- Dalton$69,680
- Warner Robins$67,860
- Hinesville$65,480
- Valdosta$63,420
- Columbus$63,350
- Macon$62,420
- Athens$57,840
All Construction and Building Inspectors salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for construction and building inspectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,420).
- San Jose, CA$124,420
- San Francisco, CA$123,300
- Santa Maria, CA$116,130
- Santa Rosa, CA$110,080
- Vallejo, CA$106,740
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Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Athens: questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make an hour in Athens?
$27.81 an hour on average, and $27.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction and building inspectors salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction and building inspectors take-home pay in Athens?
About $46,517 a year ($3,876 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,840.
Do construction and building inspectors earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4011; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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