How much does a construction and building inspector make in Pennsylvania?
$65,870a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Pennsylvania. That is $31.67 an hour or $5,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.67
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,610Median: $65,870Highest 10%: $93,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 25th | $57,860 | $27.82 | |
| Median | $65,870 | $31.67 | |
| 75th | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 90th | $93,790 | $45.09 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,710 |
| Lancaster, PA | $74,950 |
| Reading, PA | $69,000 |
| State College, PA | $66,940 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $66,730 |
| Allentown, PA | $66,410 |
| York, PA | $65,270 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,610 |
| Altoona, PA | $63,150 |
| Erie, PA | $63,110 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,630 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,350 |
| Williamsport, PA | $58,040 |
| Johnstown, PA | $57,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 30. Vermont | $66,580 |
| 31. North Carolina | $66,080 |
| 32. Georgia | $65,980 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $65,870 |
| 34. New Hampshire | $65,640 |
| 35. New Mexico | $65,420 |
| 36. Nebraska | $65,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $31.67 ($65,870 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $65,870 against $74,690 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $75,710 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.