Average salary, compensation, and wages for Construction and building inspectors in the United States


Median annual earnings of construction and building inspectors were $41,620 in 2002. The median hourly earnings were $20.01. The middle 50 percent earned between $15.81 and $25.05. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12.53, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $30.10. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of construction and building inspectors in 2002 were:

Local government $42,260
Architectural, engineering, and related services 40,770
State government 39,610



Generally, building inspectors, including plan examiners, earn the highest salaries. Salaries in large metropolitan areas are substantially higher than those in small jurisdictions.




More information on Construction and building inspectors from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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