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

$53,630a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $25.78 an hour or $4,469 a month.

Hourly
$25.78
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
318 of 338
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $53,630Highest 10%: $129,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,320$17.46
25th$38,740$18.63
Median$53,630$25.78
75th$85,670$41.19
90th$129,200$62.12

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Cincinnati, OH$76,440
Louisville, KY$63,600
Huntington, WV$63,390
Clarksville, TN$62,850
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Related jobs in Lexington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,490
Plumber$61,870
Brickmason and Blockmason$59,540
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$58,560
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$57,640
Electrician$57,320
Carpenter$52,030
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,820
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,340
Glazier$48,000
Salaries for every job in Lexington, KY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $25.78 ($53,630 a year).

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

No: $53,630 against $74,690 nationally, 28% less.

How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $60,200, so Lexington pays 11% less.

Where does Lexington rank for construction and building inspector pay?

318 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,200 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.