Construction Inspection Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Inspection make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Inspection in the United States is $50,886 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Construction Inspection's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,045
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,575 to $54,633
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,651
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Construction Inspection Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,633 $4,553 $1,051 $26
Average $50,886 $4,240 $979 $24
25th Percentile $46,575 $3,881 $896 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Inspection Salaries

A Construction Inspection's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Inspection Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Inspection's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,802
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,185
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,718
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,559
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,229
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Construction Inspection$45,802
Construct... Level Construction Inspection$51,185
Accounts ... Level Construction Inspection$56,718
Accounts ... Level Construction Inspection$74,559
Accounts ... Level Construction Inspection$91,229
$45,802 0 yr
$51,185 < 2 yrs
$56,718 2-4 yrs
$74,559 5-8 yrs
$91,229 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Construction Inspections

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $64,182
  • San Francisco: $63,551
  • Oakland: $62,141

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Inspection's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.25% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Accounting Software (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Accounting software makes it easier for business owners to manage financial procedures, performing financial tasks correctly and quickly.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.25%
General Ledger 2.08%
Accounting Software 1.13%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Construction Inspection's salary.
  • Concur: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Concur
$53,939
6%
Presentation
$53,939
6%
Innovation
$53,430
5%
Collaboration
$53,430
5%
Leadership
$53,430
5%
Process Improvement
$53,430
5%
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How Education impacts a Construction Inspection's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Inspections enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Construction Inspection with a Associate's Degree is between $48,167 and $50,899).

Construction Inspection Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Inspection
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 38.3%
Associates 25.9%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Construction Inspection Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Inspection's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Construction Inspection

Salaries for a Construction Inspection can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,263 in 2023 to around $46,321 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Inspection salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Inspection Over Time

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2024
$46,603
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2024 $46,603
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