The average salary for a building and construction inspector in California is around $89,740 per year.
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Building and construction inspectors earn an average yearly salary of $89,740.
Wages typically start from $51,860 and go up to $127,540.
20% above national average Updated in 2018
Building and construction inspector earnings by seniority
Top-level building and construction inspector earnings begin at:
$61.32 per hour
$127,540 per year
Senior-level building and construction inspector earnings begin at:
$52.74 per hour
$109,700 per year
Mid-level building and construction inspector earnings begin at:
$43.15 per hour
$89,740 per year
Junior-level building and construction inspector earnings begin at:
$34.18 per hour
$71,090 per year
Starting level building and construction inspector earnings begin at:
$24.93 per hour
$51,860 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Building and construction inspector salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $89,740 |
| Alaska | $80,990 |
| District of Columbia | $78,430 |
| Washington | $76,100 |
| Oregon | $72,750 |
| Nevada | $70,040 |
| Minnesota | $68,670 |
| Massachusetts | $66,610 |
| North Dakota | $66,360 |
| Connecticut | $65,870 |
| Colorado | $65,070 |
| New Jersey | $64,770 |
| Hawaii | $64,100 |
| Illinois | $64,060 |
| Iowa | $63,260 |
| New York | $62,160 |
| Rhode Island | $61,180 |
| Wisconsin | $59,560 |
| Delaware | $59,050 |
| Maryland | $58,830 |
| Ohio | $58,020 |
| Florida | $57,910 |
| Virginia | $57,520 |
| Utah | $57,340 |
| Vermont | $56,970 |
| Wyoming | $56,570 |
| New Hampshire | $56,160 |
| Texas | $55,960 |
| Michigan | $55,810 |
| Alabama | $55,120 |
| Arizona | $55,010 |
| North Carolina | $53,780 |
| Louisiana | $53,550 |
| Idaho | $53,240 |
| West Virginia | $53,220 |
| New Mexico | $53,060 |
| Kansas | $52,610 |
| Kentucky | $52,070 |
| Nebraska | $51,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,611 |
| Missouri | $50,190 |
| Maine | $49,870 |
| Oklahoma | $48,820 |
| Montana | $48,650 |
| South Dakota | $48,120 |
| Tennessee | $47,690 |
| Georgia | $47,070 |
| Mississippi | $46,340 |
| South Carolina | $46,170 |
| Arkansas | $45,440 |
| Indiana | $45,030 |
| Guam | $39,770 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,040 |
How do building and construction inspector salaries compare to similar careers?
Building and construction inspectors earn 6% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than construction managers but more than explosives workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Construction manager salary | $107K |
| Architect salary | $87K |
| Surveyor salary | $91K |
| Building and construction inspector salary | $90K |
| Marine electrician salary | $74K |
| Electrician salary | $64K |
| Commercial diver salary | $57K |
| Explosives worker salary | $69K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)