📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release
Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in the United States (2026)
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data · Updated 2026 · Medium Demand
Average
$72,680
per year
Median
$68,680
per year
Hourly
$34.94
per hour
Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$46,180
25th Percentile — Junior$60,180
50th Percentile — Median$68,680
75th Percentile — Senior$91,680
90th Percentile — Top Earners$103,666
💡 The top 10% of Construction and Building Inspectorss earn $103,666 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $46,180, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$61.2k
2021
$63.3k
2022
$65.6k
2023
$67.8k
2024
$70.2k
2025
$72.7k
2026
📈 Construction and Building Inspectors salaries have grown 3.5% year-over-year. Since 2020, the average salary has increased by approximately $11,485.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $112,654 | +55.0% | Medium |
| District of Columbia | $110,474 | +52.0% | Medium |
| California | $103,206 | +42.0% | Medium |
| New York | $100,298 | +38.0% | Medium |
| Alaska | $95,938 | +32.0% | Medium |
| Massachusetts | $94,484 | +30.0% | Medium |
| New Jersey | $93,030 | +28.0% | Medium |
| Washington | $90,850 | +25.0% | Medium |
| Connecticut | $88,670 | +22.0% | Medium |
| Maryland | $83,582 | +15.0% | Medium |
| Rhode Island | $83,582 | +15.0% | Medium |
| New Hampshire | $82,855 | +14.0% | Medium |
| Oregon | $81,402 | +12.0% | Medium |
| Colorado | $79,948 | +10.0% | Medium |
| Virginia | $79,948 | +10.0% | Medium |
| Vermont | $78,494 | +8.0% | Medium |
| Delaware | $76,314 | +5.0% | Medium |
| Illinois | $76,314 | +5.0% | Medium |
| Maine | $74,134 | +2.0% | Medium |
| Nevada | $74,134 | +2.0% | Medium |
| Minnesota | $72,680 | +0.0% | Medium |
| Utah | $72,680 | +0.0% | Medium |
| Arizona | $71,953 | -1.0% | Medium |
| Pennsylvania | $71,953 | -1.0% | Medium |
| Florida | $71,226 | -2.0% | Medium |
| Montana | $69,046 | -5.0% | Medium |
| Texas | $69,046 | -5.0% | Medium |
| Georgia | $67,592 | -7.0% | Medium |
| Idaho | $67,592 | -7.0% | Medium |
| Wyoming | $67,592 | -7.0% | Medium |
| North Dakota | $66,866 | -8.0% | Medium |
| Wisconsin | $66,866 | -8.0% | Medium |
| North Carolina | $66,139 | -9.0% | Medium |
| Michigan | $65,412 | -10.0% | Medium |
| Louisiana | $63,958 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Nebraska | $63,958 | -12.0% | Medium |
| New Mexico | $63,958 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Ohio | $63,958 | -12.0% | Medium |
| South Carolina | $63,958 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Tennessee | $63,958 | -12.0% | Medium |
| Alabama | $63,232 | -13.0% | Medium |
| Missouri | $63,232 | -13.0% | Medium |
| South Dakota | $63,232 | -13.0% | Medium |
| Iowa | $62,505 | -14.0% | Medium |
| Indiana | $61,778 | -15.0% | Medium |
| Kansas | $61,778 | -15.0% | Medium |
| Oklahoma | $61,051 | -16.0% | Medium |
| Arkansas | $60,324 | -17.0% | Medium |
| Kentucky | $60,324 | -17.0% | Medium |
| Mississippi | $58,144 | -20.0% | Medium |
| West Virginia | $56,690 | -22.0% | Medium |
What Factors Affect Construction and Building Inspectors Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
A Construction and Building Inspectors's salary is influenced by several key factors including geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. States with higher costs of living — such as California, New York, and Washington — typically offer 20–40% higher salaries than the national average to compensate for living expenses.
Experience plays a major role in compensation. Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectorss typically earn $46,180–$60,180 per year, while senior professionals with 10+ years of experience can command $91,680–$103,666 annually. Specialization and advanced certifications can further boost earning potential.
Employer size also matters. Large corporations and government agencies tend to offer more competitive packages including benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses. The Construction and Building Inspectors role currently has medium demand in the job market with a 3.5% growth rate, making it one of the steadily growing careers in the Construction sector.
🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
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What is the average salary for a Construction and Building Inspectors?The average salary for a Construction and Building Inspectors in the United States is $72,680 per year, with a median of $68,680.
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What is the starting salary for a Construction and Building Inspectors?Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectorss typically earn between $46,180 and $60,180 per year depending on location and employer.
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What state pays Construction and Building Inspectorss the most?California, New York, and Washington typically pay Construction and Building Inspectorss the highest salaries due to high cost of living and strong job markets.
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How much does a Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour?Based on the average annual salary of $72,680, a Construction and Building Inspectors earns approximately $34.94 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
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Is Construction and Building Inspectors a good career in 2026?Yes — the Construction and Building Inspectors role has medium demand with 3.5% year-over-year salary growth, indicating a strong and growing career path.
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