How much does a construction and building inspector make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $38.53 an hour or $6,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.53
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 4,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| 25th | $68,740 | $33.05 | |
| Median | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| 75th | $99,910 | $48.03 | |
| 90th | $116,500 | $56.01 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $61,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $38.53 ($80,150 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $80,150 against $74,690 nationally, 7% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $86,200, so Washington pays 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for construction and building inspector pay?
54 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,500 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.