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

$63,650a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $30.60 an hour or $5,304 a month.

Hourly
$30.60
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
218 of 338
Jobs in the area
950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,700Median: $63,650Highest 10%: $98,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,700$21.49
25th$50,620$24.34
Median$63,650$30.60
75th$81,500$39.18
90th$98,330$47.27

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Chicago, IL$82,640
Cincinnati, OH$76,440
Lafayette, IN$68,090
Fort Wayne, IN$67,680
Bloomington, IN$67,220
Louisville, KY$63,600
Elkhart, IN$62,530
Evansville, IN$60,000
South Bend, IN$59,870
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$116,500
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$85,300
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$82,190
Plumber$76,980
Insulation Worker$74,840
Pipelayer$74,180
Brickmason and Blockmason$72,770
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$70,140
Sheet Metal Worker$65,840
Electrician$65,130
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $30.60 ($63,650 a year).

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

No: $63,650 against $74,690 nationally, 15% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $62,850, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for construction and building inspector pay?

218 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,330 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.