▼19%
$53,577
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$36k
MEDIAN
$54k
90%
$77k
The average salary for a Building Inspector is $53,577
Base Salary
$36k - $77k
Bonus
$196 - $9k
Total Pay
$36k - $82k
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What Do Building Inspectors Do?
Building Inspector Tasks
- Visit sites and conduct interior and exterior inspections.
- Approve final inspection certificates.
- Identify changes in plans or construction that affect codes and communicate the situation.
- Document and report on code violations and poor compliance, including suggestions for bringing sites up to code.
- Interpret and understand building codes, convey necessary information in documentation, and verbally.
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Based on 78 responses, the job of Building Inspector has received a job satisfaction rating of 4.15 out of 5. On average, Building Inspectors are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
85.8%
Female
14.2%
This data is based on 183 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
84%
Dental
65%
Vision
56%
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