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

$75,610a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $36.35 an hour or $6,301 a month.

Hourly
$36.35
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
97 of 338
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,020Median: $75,610Highest 10%: $105,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,020$22.13
25th$59,740$28.72
Median$75,610$36.35
75th$100,400$48.27
90th$105,200$50.57

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

New York, NY$90,800
Rochester, NY$77,340
Buffalo, NY$77,040
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 Syracuse

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$126,600
Insulation Worker$82,950
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,230
Electrician$77,110
Brickmason and Blockmason$73,880
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$71,810
Pipelayer$70,370
Plumber$67,040
Sheet Metal Worker$63,870
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,810
Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $36.35 ($75,610 a year).

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

Yes: $75,610 against $74,690 nationally, 1% more.

How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $79,460, so Syracuse pays 5% less.

Where does Syracuse rank for construction and building inspector pay?

97 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,200 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.