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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Atlantic City?

$72,470a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $34.84 an hour or $6,039 a month.

Hourly
$34.84
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
127 of 338
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $72,470Highest 10%: $116,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,480$18.50
25th$48,110$23.13
Median$72,470$34.84
75th$92,750$44.59
90th$116,300$55.91

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

New York, NY$90,800
Trenton, NJ$82,660
Philadelphia, PA$75,710
Allentown, PA$66,410
Vineland, NJ$65,790
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Related jobs in Atlantic City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sheet Metal Worker$100,500
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$100,300
Roofer$77,990
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$76,240
Electrician$65,710
Plumber$64,220
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$64,070
Carpenter$60,840
Solar Photovoltaic Installer$60,230
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,110
Salaries for every job in Atlantic City, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Atlantic City?

The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $34.84 ($72,470 a year).

Do construction and building inspectors make more in Atlantic City than the national average?

No: $72,470 against $74,690 nationally, 3% less.

How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $81,760, so Atlantic City pays 11% less.

Where does Atlantic City rank for construction and building inspector pay?

127 of 338 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Atlantic City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,300 or more.

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.