What is the median home inspector salary in Arkansas?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), home inspectors in Arkansas earned a median annual wage of approximately $52,700.

What is the salary range for home inspectors in Arkansas?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for home inspectors in Arkansas at approximately $39,450 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $81,340.

How does the Arkansas home inspector salary compare to the national average?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for home inspectors in Arkansas at approximately $52,700, which is about $19,420 below the national median of $72,120.

Home Inspector Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | Brad Fishbein Reviewed by Brad Fishbein, Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (MRSA1408), Council-certified Microbial Investigator

Arkansas construction and building inspectors earn a median annual wage of $52,700 (median $25.34/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $39,450 while the top 10% earn over $81,340. Construction and Building Inspectors employment in Arkansas totals 800 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $52,700 per year ($25.34/hr)
25th percentile: $46,280 per year
75th percentile: $66,560 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $81,340 per year ($39.11/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $39,450 per year ($18.97/hr)
Arkansas employment: 800 workers
vs. national median: 29.4% below the U.S. median of $74,690
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.65 - construction and building inspectors are less concentrated in Arkansas than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home inspector wages in Arkansas vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Home-Inspector Salary in Arkansas

Median Salary $52,700 $25.34/hr

Average Salary $57,710 $27.75/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $52,700 $74,690 -29.4%

Mean Wage $57,710 $77,730 -25.8%

Salary Range

$39,450 10th pctl

$52,700 Median

$81,340 90th pctl

10th Percentile $39,450 $18.97/hr

25th Percentile $46,280 $22.25/hr

75th Percentile $66,560 $32.00/hr

90th Percentile $81,340 $39.11/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed800

Jobs per 1,0000.6

Home Inspector Wages by Metro Area in Arkansas

Construction and Building Inspectors Wages by Metro Area in Arkansas

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), construction and building inspectors wages in Arkansas vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Memphis	570	$59,750	$62,680	$42,870	$89,420
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway	260	$50,880	$57,950	$40,070	$79,710
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers	160	$54,990	$58,150	$40,250	$80,900
Fort Smith	50	$59,800	$63,020	$43,200	$94,630
Texarkana	50	$49,910	$57,130	$35,630	$78,270
Jonesboro	40	$50,460	$53,450	$39,130	$70,110

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how home inspector salaries are distributed across Arkansas. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of home inspectors earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Arkansas. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Meet the author: Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He is the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad helps homeowners and tradespeople make informed decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)