SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · United States
Construction and Building Inspectors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors across the United States is $74,690 per year, measured over 146,720 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $102,410.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Construction and Building Inspectors
Pay for this occupation varies by 103.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $102,410 and Mississippi pays $50,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $102,410 | 270 | |
| 2 | California | $101,290 | 13,420 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $98,670 | 1,430 | |
| 4 | Washington | $96,140 | 3,090 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $88,670 | 1,390 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $86,200 | 370 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $84,510 | 1,780 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $83,200 | 4,290 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $81,760 | 5,950 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $79,950 | 3,700 |
States with the most Construction and Building Inspectors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 18,230 | $64,810 | |
| 2 | Florida | 13,860 | $68,170 | |
| 3 | California | 13,420 | $101,290 | |
| 4 | New York | 11,160 | $79,460 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 6,550 | $75,660 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 6,490 | $66,080 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 5,950 | $81,760 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 5,320 | $65,870 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 4,510 | $65,980 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 4,290 | $83,200 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $129,750 | 860 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $125,130 | 2,380 |
| 3 | Santa Maria | $112,550 | 210 |
| 4 | Vallejo | $108,180 | 190 |
| 5 | Anchorage | $106,780 | 160 |
| 6 | Napa | $106,410 | 50 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $103,980 | 1,060 |
| 8 | Seattle | $102,830 | 1,640 |
| 9 | Norwich | $102,130 | 110 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $102,060 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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