BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Construction and Building Inspectors in Arizona

$78,380 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$37.68 per hour

▲ 0.8% above U.S. average17th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$78,380per year
Median$73,440per year
Hourly$37.68per hour
10th – 90th percentile$55,310 – $105,980per year

Construction and Building Inspectors Pay Range in Arizona

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$55,310
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$62,320
  • 50th Percentile — Median$73,440
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$86,760
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$105,980

Half of Construction and Building Inspectors in Arizona earn more than $73,440. The top 10% make $105,980 or more, while entry-level workers start around $55,310.

Construction and Building Inspectors in Arizona: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Arizona ranks 17th of 51 states for Construction and Building Inspectors pay, at $78,380 per year (0.8% above the U.S. average of $77,730).
  • 3,330 people work as Construction and Building Inspectors in Arizona — 2.3% of all U.S. Construction and Building Inspectors jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.09: Construction and Building Inspectors jobs are more concentrated in Arizona than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,310; the top 10% earn over $105,980.
  • Hourly equivalent: $37.68 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is California at $103,850.
  • Among construction jobs in Arizona, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades pays the most ($80,070).

Construction and Building Inspectors Job Market in Arizona

Key factors affecting compensation

Arizona's key industries are Technology, Healthcare, Tourism, and its job market is rated strong. Construction and Building Inspectors here earn $78,380 on average, placing the state 17th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.99 (U.S. = 1.00), a Arizona salary of $78,380 is roughly equivalent to $79,172 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Illinois ($80,320), Hawaii ($79,900), Maryland ($79,670) are the closest alternatives for Construction and Building Inspectors weighing a move.

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

What is the average Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Arizona?

The average Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Arizona is $78,380 per year (median $73,440), which is 0.8% above the national average of $77,730.

How does Arizona rank for Construction and Building Inspectors pay?

Arizona ranks 17th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is California ($103,850/yr).

How much do entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors make in Arizona?

The lowest-paid 10% of Construction and Building Inspectors in Arizona earn about $55,310 per year and the 25th percentile is $62,320.

How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Arizona?

About $37.68 per hour, based on the $78,380 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Construction and Building Inspectors work in Arizona?

BLS counts 3,330 Construction and Building Inspectors jobs in Arizona (OEWS May 2025).

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