There are currently an estimated 147,600 building and construction inspectors in the United States. The building and construction inspector job market is expected to shrink by 0.8% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are building and construction inspectors?
CareerExplorer rates building and construction inspectors with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -1,100 building and construction inspectors.
What’s the supply of building and construction inspectors?
The building and construction inspector industry is concentrated in Texas, Florida, California
Building and Construction Inspector job market by state
| State Name | Employed Building and Construction Inspectors |
|---|---|
| Texas | 18,230 |
| Florida | 13,860 |
| California | 13,420 |
| New York | 11,160 |
| Virginia | 6,550 |
| North Carolina | 6,490 |
| New Jersey | 5,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,320 |
| Georgia | 4,510 |
| Massachusetts | 4,290 |
| Colorado | 3,700 |
| Ohio | 3,490 |
| Arizona | 3,330 |
| Michigan | 3,090 |
| Washington | 3,090 |
| Maryland | 2,780 |
| Illinois | 2,560 |
| South Carolina | 2,500 |
| Tennessee | 2,500 |
| Indiana | 2,110 |
| Oklahoma | 2,090 |
| Oregon | 1,780 |
| Nevada | 1,780 |
| Missouri | 1,640 |
| Louisiana | 1,440 |
| Connecticut | 1,430 |
| Alabama | 1,420 |
| Minnesota | 1,390 |
| Kentucky | 1,380 |
| Wisconsin | 1,270 |
| Utah | 1,240 |
| Iowa | 1,140 |
| Idaho | 1,000 |
| Kansas | 840 |
| New Mexico | 800 |
| Arkansas | 800 |
| Mississippi | 800 |
| Maine | 710 |
| Hawaii | 710 |
| Nebraska | 570 |
| Delaware | 570 |
| West Virginia | 540 |
| New Hampshire | 420 |
| Wyoming | 370 |
| District of Columbia | 370 |
| Montana | 290 |
| Rhode Island | 270 |
| Alaska | 270 |
| South Dakota | 200 |
| North Dakota | 180 |
| Vermont | 120 |