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

$76,610a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $36.83 an hour or $6,384 a month.

Hourly
$36.83
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
85 of 338
Jobs in the area
4,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,940Median: $76,610Highest 10%: $105,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,940$22.57
25th$56,520$27.17
Median$76,610$36.83
75th$95,070$45.71
90th$105,700$50.81

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

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
Ocala, FL$50,210
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Related jobs in Miami

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,200
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,530
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,270
Pile Driver Operator$59,740
Electrician$58,630
Plumber$57,760
Brickmason and Blockmason$56,500
Fence Erector$54,820
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$51,800
Sheet Metal Worker$51,700
Salaries for every job in Miami, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $36.83 ($76,610 a year).

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

Yes: $76,610 against $74,690 nationally, 3% more.

How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $68,170, so Miami pays 12% more.

Where does Miami rank for construction and building inspector pay?

85 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,700 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.