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Construction Inspector Hourly Rate

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Updated: 11 May 2013

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Construction Inspector 2013 Total Pay (?

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$34,124 - $82,439

(Median)

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68K

82K

MEDIAN: $53,744

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Construction Inspector Job Listings

Senior Construction Inspector

May 15

ATCS, P.L.C. - Arlington, VA

well as new roadway construction projects of moderate... years experience as an Inspector, and six (6) years experience as a Senior Inspector. These positions are... - Indeed

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Construction Inspector

May 02

Athavale, Lystad & Associates, Inc. - Rockville, MD

Construction Inspector BA22931 ALA seeks const. inspectors w/3+ yrs in road/bridge inspection in MD. Requires HS diploma or equivalent. Must have/obtain MARTCP... - Indeed

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Construction Inspectors - Highway and Bridge

May 21

TRC Companies, Inc - United States

consulting, and construction management firm that... the 2013 construction inspection season and are seeking experienced transportation inspectors for projects... - Indeed

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$18	$36	$54
Hourly Rate	$15.58 - $36.40
Overtime	$19.43 - $53.99

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,409
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$34,124 - $82,439
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 11 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 329

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Construction Inspector Tasks

Perform civil and structural tests on soil compaction, materials, paint thickness, etc.
Examine plans and blueprints to identify errors in design and construction, then communicate those findings.
Examine, draw, and write reports and diagrams to demonstrate progress and plans, including those necessary for permits.
Physically inspect construction projects and sites to ensure safe working conditions, correct materials, and eventual structural integrity.
Work with teams to schedule utility outages, road blockages, and other site-specific safety measures.

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Companies and Industries for Construction Inspector Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Engineering Services	$14.23 - $39.43
Construction Management	$13.50 - $36.84
Consulting	$13.65 - $40.22
Civil Engineering Construction	$14.39 - $40.63
Local Government	$15.20 - $40.57

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Key Statistics for Construction Inspector Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 7%			Male 93%
Hourly Rate:	$14.72 - $21.36			$19.68 - $30.12

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

25%

5-9 years

23%

10-19 years

25%

20 years or more

26%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$16.71 - $33.19
Associate's Degree	$14.94 - $38.78
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Civil Engineering (CE)	$25.91 - $49.13
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Construction Management	$17.14 - $25.18
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Civil Engineering Technology (CET)	$23.19 - $26.78

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 78%		Dental: 62%
	Vision: 47%		None: 20%

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Salary Range

$34,124 - $82,439

	Engineering Technician $30,742 - $67,997
	Construction Foreman $33,054 - $80,120
	Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) Inspector $24,822 - $64,020