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

$74,950a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $36.03 an hour or $6,246 a month.

Hourly
$36.03
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
106 of 338
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,730Median: $74,950Highest 10%: $93,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,730$21.99
25th$56,980$27.39
Median$74,950$36.03
75th$79,580$38.26
90th$93,790$45.09

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Philadelphia, PA$75,710
Reading, PA$69,000
State College, PA$66,940
Harrisburg, PA$66,730
Allentown, PA$66,410
York, PA$65,270
Pittsburgh, PA$64,610
Altoona, PA$63,150
Erie, PA$63,110
Scranton, PA$61,630
Chambersburg, PA$59,350
Williamsport, PA$58,040
Johnstown, PA$57,720
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Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,300
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,950
Tile and Stone Setter$66,130
Electrician$63,490
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,430
Plumber$61,950
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,340
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$60,510
Sheet Metal Worker$59,880
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,800
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $36.03 ($74,950 a year).

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

Yes: $74,950 against $74,690 nationally, 0% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $65,870, so Lancaster pays 14% more.

Where does Lancaster rank for construction and building inspector pay?

106 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,790 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.