Government & Public Administration

Construction and Building Inspectors

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.

Salary Breakdown

Construction and Building Inspectors

Average

$54,970

ANNUAL

$26.43

HOURLY

Entry Level

$36,670

ANNUAL

$17.63

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,820

ANNUAL

$23.47

HOURLY

Expert Level

$78,940

ANNUAL

$37.95

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Construction and Building Inspectors

1,650

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Construction and Building Inspectors

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Construction and Building Inspectors

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Design

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression


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