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How much does a construction and building inspector make in New Haven?

$98,430a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $47.32 an hour or $8,203 a month.

Hourly
$47.32
Vs. national median
+32%
Rank among cities
18 of 338
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,210Median: $98,430Highest 10%: $129,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,210$20.29
25th$76,640$36.85
Median$98,430$47.32
75th$113,800$54.70
90th$129,800$62.42

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Norwich, CT$102,100
Hartford, CT$99,620
Bridgeport, CT$95,540
Waterbury, CT$92,710
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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$95,010
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$79,840
Plumber$77,620
Electrician$77,410
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$75,110
Brickmason and Blockmason$73,670
Sheet Metal Worker$68,640
Carpenter$65,750
Highway Maintenance Worker$64,310
Glazier$62,850
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $47.32 ($98,430 a year).

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

Yes: $98,430 against $74,690 nationally, 32% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $98,670, so New Haven pays 0% more.

Where does New Haven rank for construction and building inspector pay?

18 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,800 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.