▼19%
$53,580
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$36k
MEDIAN
$54k
90%
$78k
The average salary for a Building Inspector is $53,580
Base Salary
$36k - $78k
Bonus
$199 - $9k
Total Pay
$36k - $81k
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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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Job Satisfaction for Building Inspector
Based on 70 responses, the job of Building Inspector has received a job satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5. On average, Building Inspectors are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
86.3%
Female
13.8%
This data is based on 160 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
87%
Dental
70%
Vision
59%
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