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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Rochester?

$77,340a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $37.18 an hour or $6,445 a month.

Hourly
$37.18
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
78 of 338
Jobs in the area
690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,170Median: $77,340Highest 10%: $110,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,170$22.20
25th$61,100$29.38
Median$77,340$37.18
75th$98,220$47.22
90th$110,500$53.13

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

New York, NY$90,800
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
Utica, NY$64,190
Ithaca, NY$64,070
Kingston, NY$62,940
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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,380
Electrician$77,310
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,220
Brickmason and Blockmason$73,860
Plumber$73,580
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$65,720
Sheet Metal Worker$63,710
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,370
Tile and Stone Setter$61,710
Carpet Installer$61,700
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $37.18 ($77,340 a year).

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

Yes: $77,340 against $74,690 nationally, 4% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $79,460, so Rochester pays 3% less.

Where does Rochester rank for construction and building inspector pay?

78 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,500 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.