Occupation Salary Profile

Construction and Building Inspectors

SOC Code: 47-4011

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

National Median (BLS)
$73,990
▲ +5.61% Nominal +2.28% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$76,340
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
53,920
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Construction and Building Inspectors.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $48,750
25th Percentile $60,010
National Median (50th Percentile) $73,990
75th Percentile $89,080
90th Percentile $105,990
P10: $48,750 P50 (Median): $73,990 P90: $105,990