How much does a construction and building inspector make in Delaware?
$72,700a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Delaware. That is $34.95 an hour or $6,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.95
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,350Median: $72,700Highest 10%: $95,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,350 | $25.17 | |
| 25th | $61,970 | $29.79 | |
| Median | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| 75th | $81,400 | $39.13 | |
| 90th | $95,690 | $46.00 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,710 |
| Dover, DE | $67,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 22. Ohio | $74,490 |
| 23. Utah | $74,130 |
| 24. Arizona | $73,440 |
| 25. Delaware | $72,700 |
| 26. Iowa | $71,630 |
| 27. Michigan | $71,040 |
| 28. Louisiana | $68,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $34.95 ($72,700 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $72,700 against $74,690 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Delaware rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Delaware ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $75,710 a year.
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.