How much does a construction and building inspector make in Indiana?
$62,850a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Indiana. That is $30.22 an hour or $5,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.22
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,540Median: $62,850Highest 10%: $94,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $50,740 | $24.39 | |
| Median | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 75th | $79,490 | $38.22 | |
| 90th | $94,350 | $45.36 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $82,640 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $76,440 |
| Lafayette, IN | $68,090 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $67,680 |
| Bloomington, IN | $67,220 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $63,650 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,600 |
| Elkhart, IN | $62,530 |
| Evansville, IN | $60,000 |
| Michigan City, IN | $59,910 |
| South Bend, IN | $59,870 |
| Muncie, IN | $48,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 40. Idaho | $63,570 |
| 41. Kansas | $63,150 |
| 42. Missouri | $62,970 |
| 43. Indiana | $62,850 |
| 44. Wyoming | $61,870 |
| 45. Alabama | $61,300 |
| 46. Kentucky | $60,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $30.22 ($62,850 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $62,850 against $74,690 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Indiana rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Indiana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,640 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.