How much does a construction and building inspector make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.91 an hour or $6,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.91
- Average (mean)
- $77,730
- Jobs
- 146,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $58,860 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $74,690 | $35.91 | |
| 75th | $94,710 | $45.53 | |
| 90th | $114,200 | $54.90 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $102,400 |
| California | $101,300 |
| Connecticut | $98,670 |
| Washington | $96,140 |
| Minnesota | $88,670 |
| District of Columbia | $86,200 |
| Oregon | $84,510 |
| Massachusetts | $83,200 |
| New Jersey | $81,760 |
| Colorado | $79,950 |
| New York | $79,460 |
| Hawaii | $79,320 |
| North Dakota | $78,570 |
| Illinois | $78,340 |
| Rhode Island | $77,420 |
| Maryland | $76,640 |
| Montana | $75,700 |
| Virginia | $75,660 |
| Wisconsin | $75,610 |
| Nevada | $75,290 |
| Maine | $74,670 |
| Ohio | $74,490 |
| Utah | $74,130 |
| Arizona | $73,440 |
| Delaware | $72,700 |
| Iowa | $71,630 |
| Michigan | $71,040 |
| Louisiana | $68,260 |
| Florida | $68,170 |
| Vermont | $66,580 |
| North Carolina | $66,080 |
| Georgia | $65,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,870 |
| New Hampshire | $65,640 |
| New Mexico | $65,420 |
| Nebraska | $65,000 |
| South Dakota | $64,940 |
| Texas | $64,810 |
| West Virginia | $64,000 |
| Idaho | $63,570 |
| Kansas | $63,150 |
| Missouri | $62,970 |
| Indiana | $62,850 |
| Wyoming | $61,870 |
| Alabama | $61,300 |
| Kentucky | $60,200 |
| Tennessee | $59,870 |
| Oklahoma | $59,280 |
| South Carolina | $58,840 |
| Arkansas | $52,700 |
| Mississippi | $50,250 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $129,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $112,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $108,200 |
| Anchorage, AK | $106,800 |
| Napa, CA | $106,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,800 |
| Norwich, CT | $102,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $102,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $101,300 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,300 |
| Yuba City, CA | $100,200 |
| Hartford, CT | $99,620 |
In other countries
Construction and Building Inspector belongs to the international group "Civil engineering technicians".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.91 ($74,690 a year).
How much does a construction and building inspector make a month?
About $6,224 a month before tax, based on a median of $74,690 a year.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,140 or less a year ($22.66 an hour); the top 10% make $114,200 or more.
Which state pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Alaska, with a median of $102,400 a year, followed by California ($101,300) and Connecticut ($98,670).
Which city pays construction and building inspectors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $129,800 a year.
How many construction and building inspectors are there in the United States?
About 146,720 people work as construction and building inspectors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.