How much does a construction and building inspector make in New York?
$79,460a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in New York. That is $38.20 an hour or $6,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.20
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,540Median: $79,460Highest 10%: $134,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,540 | $24.78 | |
| 25th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| Median | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $49.98 | |
| 90th | $134,400 | $64.63 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $90,800 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,340 |
| Buffalo, NY | $77,040 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,610 |
| Watertown, NY | $74,680 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $72,690 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $71,210 |
| Albany, NY | $69,450 |
| Binghamton, NY | $69,050 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,790 |
| Utica, NY | $64,190 |
| Ithaca, NY | $64,070 |
| Kingston, NY | $62,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 8. Massachusetts | $83,200 |
| 9. New Jersey | $81,760 |
| 10. Colorado | $79,950 |
| 11. New York | $79,460 |
| 12. Hawaii | $79,320 |
| 13. North Dakota | $78,570 |
| 14. Illinois | $78,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.20 ($79,460 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $79,460 against $74,690 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for construction and building inspector pay?
New York ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.