Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for construction and building inspectors in the United States was $74,690 ($35.91 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,140 | $22.66 |
| 25th | $58,860 | $28.30 |
| Median | $74,690 | $35.91 |
| 75th | $94,710 | $45.54 |
| 90th | $114,200 | $54.91 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-4011
- Total U.S. employment: 146,720
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
The mean wage of $77,730 sits 4.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Construction and Building Inspectors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,300 | $29.47 | -17.9% | 1,420 |
| Alaska | $102,410 | $49.24 | +37.1% | 270 |
| Arizona | $73,440 | $35.31 | -1.7% | 3,330 |
| Arkansas | $52,700 | $25.34 | -29.4% | 800 |
| California | $101,290 | $48.70 | +35.6% | 13,420 |
| Colorado | $79,950 | $38.44 | +7.0% | 3,700 |
| Connecticut | $98,670 | $47.44 | +32.1% | 1,430 |
| Delaware | $72,700 | $34.95 | -2.7% | 570 |
| District of Columbia | $86,200 | $41.44 | +15.4% | 370 |
| Florida | $68,170 | $32.77 | -8.7% | 13,860 |
| Georgia | $65,980 | $31.72 | -11.7% | 4,510 |
| Hawaii | $79,320 | $38.14 | +6.2% | 710 |
| Idaho | $63,570 | $30.56 | -14.9% | 1,000 |
| Illinois | $78,340 | $37.66 | +4.9% | 2,560 |
| Indiana | $62,850 | $30.21 | -15.9% | 2,110 |
| Iowa | $71,630 | $34.44 | -4.1% | 1,140 |
| Kansas | $63,150 | $30.36 | -15.5% | 840 |
| Kentucky | $60,200 | $28.94 | -19.4% | 1,380 |
| Louisiana | $68,260 | $32.82 | -8.6% | 1,440 |
| Maine | $74,670 | $35.90 | -0.0% | 710 |
| Maryland | $76,640 | $36.85 | +2.6% | 2,780 |
| Massachusetts | $83,200 | $40.00 | +11.4% | 4,290 |
| Michigan | $71,040 | $34.15 | -4.9% | 3,090 |
| Minnesota | $88,670 | $42.63 | +18.7% | 1,390 |
| Mississippi | $50,250 | $24.16 | -32.7% | 800 |
| Missouri | $62,970 | $30.27 | -15.7% | 1,640 |
| Montana | $75,700 | $36.39 | +1.4% | 290 |
| Nebraska | $65,000 | $31.25 | -13.0% | 570 |
| Nevada | $75,290 | $36.20 | +0.8% | 1,780 |
| New Hampshire | $65,640 | $31.56 | -12.1% | 420 |
| New Jersey | $81,760 | $39.31 | +9.5% | 5,950 |
| New Mexico | $65,420 | $31.45 | -12.4% | 800 |
| New York | $79,460 | $38.20 | +6.4% | 11,160 |
| North Carolina | $66,080 | $31.77 | -11.5% | 6,490 |
| North Dakota | $78,570 | $37.78 | +5.2% | 180 |
| Ohio | $74,490 | $35.81 | -0.3% | 3,490 |
| Oklahoma | $59,280 | $28.50 | -20.6% | 2,090 |
| Oregon | $84,510 | $40.63 | +13.1% | 1,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,870 | $31.67 | -11.8% | 5,320 |
| Rhode Island | $77,420 | $37.22 | +3.7% | 270 |
| South Carolina | $58,840 | $28.29 | -21.2% | 2,500 |
| South Dakota | $64,940 | $31.22 | -13.1% | 200 |
| Tennessee | $59,870 | $28.79 | -19.8% | 2,500 |
| Texas | $64,810 | $31.16 | -13.2% | 18,230 |
| Utah | $74,130 | $35.64 | -0.7% | 1,240 |
| Vermont | $66,580 | $32.01 | -10.9% | 120 |
| Virginia | $75,660 | $36.38 | +1.3% | 6,550 |
| Washington | $96,140 | $46.22 | +28.7% | 3,090 |
| West Virginia | $64,000 | $30.77 | -14.3% | 540 |
| Wisconsin | $75,610 | $36.35 | +1.2% | 1,270 |
| Wyoming | $61,870 | $29.75 | -17.2% | 370 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for construction and building inspectors?
The median annual wage for construction and building inspectors is $74,690 ($35.91 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many construction and building inspectors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 146,720 construction and building inspectors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do construction and building inspectors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.91. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.