How much does a construction and building inspector make in Florida?
$68,170a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Florida. That is $32.77 an hour or $5,681 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.77
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,460Median: $68,170Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| Median | $68,170 | $32.77 | |
| 75th | $83,390 | $40.09 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.21 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $76,610 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $74,930 |
| Crestview, FL | $71,230 |
| Naples, FL | $68,240 |
| Panama City, FL | $67,650 |
| Tampa, FL | $66,220 |
| Orlando, FL | $66,180 |
| Sebastian, FL | $64,590 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $64,390 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $64,100 |
| Wildwood, FL | $63,410 |
| Pensacola, FL | $62,720 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,670 |
| Lakeland, FL | $62,040 |
| North Port, FL | $61,890 |
| Deltona, FL | $61,400 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $60,510 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $60,380 |
| Gainesville, FL | $59,670 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $58,710 |
| Ocala, FL | $50,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 26. Iowa | $71,630 |
| 27. Michigan | $71,040 |
| 28. Louisiana | $68,260 |
| 29. Florida | $68,170 |
| 30. Vermont | $66,580 |
| 31. North Carolina | $66,080 |
| 32. Georgia | $65,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $32.77 ($68,170 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $68,170 against $74,690 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Florida rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Florida ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $76,610 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.