Construction and Building Inspectors

Occupation

$72,120

National Median Salary

$34.67

Median Hourly Wage

137,210

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$46,560

$57,300

$72,120

$92,330

$112,320

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+28.7%

10 Year Change

$56,040

2014 Median

$72,120

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Construction and Building Inspectors

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Hydroelectric Power Generation	$136,980	40
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation	$111,920	160
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	$109,790	1,980
Utilities	$107,480	3,300
Natural Gas Distribution	$104,670	1,210

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Top Paying States for Construction and Building Inspectors

State	Annual Median	Employment
California	$101,160	14,010
Alaska	$94,030	270
District of Columbia	$91,630	300
Washington	$89,360	2,960
Connecticut	$87,290	990

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