How much does a construction and building inspector make in New Jersey?
$81,760a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in New Jersey. That is $39.31 an hour or $6,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.31
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $81,760Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| Median | $81,760 | $39.31 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.33 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.77 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $90,800 |
| Trenton, NJ | $82,660 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,710 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $72,470 |
| Allentown, PA | $66,410 |
| Vineland, NJ | $65,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 6. District of Columbia | $86,200 |
| 7. Oregon | $84,510 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $83,200 |
| 9. New Jersey | $81,760 |
| 10. Colorado | $79,950 |
| 11. New York | $79,460 |
| 12. Hawaii | $79,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.31 ($81,760 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $81,760 against $74,690 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for construction and building inspector pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays construction and building inspectors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $90,800 a year.
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.