How much does a construction and building inspector make in Providence?
$80,100a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $38.51 an hour or $6,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.51
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,450Median: $80,100Highest 10%: $110,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| 25th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| Median | $80,100 | $38.51 | |
| 75th | $98,640 | $47.42 | |
| 90th | $110,900 | $53.34 |
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How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $38.51 ($80,100 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $80,100 against $74,690 nationally, 7% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $77,420, so Providence pays 3% more.
Where does Providence rank for construction and building inspector pay?
55 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,900 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.