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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Augusta?

$58,890a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $28.31 an hour or $4,908 a month.

Hourly
$28.31
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
293 of 338
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,170Median: $58,890Highest 10%: $83,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,170$19.31
25th$45,240$21.75
Median$58,890$28.31
75th$76,100$36.59
90th$83,850$40.31

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Gainesville, GA$75,160
Atlanta, GA$72,410
Dalton, GA$71,230
Savannah, GA$65,220
Warner Robins, GA$62,650
Columbus, GA$60,520
Athens, GA$58,210
Macon, GA$57,300
Chattanooga, TN$55,620
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Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,360
Electrician$59,660
Carpenter$58,930
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,900
Plumber$54,690
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$52,000
Sheet Metal Worker$48,970
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,190
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$46,350
Highway Maintenance Worker$44,710
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $28.31 ($58,890 a year).

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

No: $58,890 against $74,690 nationally, 21% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $65,980, so Augusta pays 11% less.

Where does Augusta rank for construction and building inspector pay?

293 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,850 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.