Building Plans Examiner Salary in the United States

Building Plans Examiner Salary

How much does a Building Plans Examiner make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Building Plans Examiner in the United States is $59,438. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,135 to $66,976, with most professionals earning between $47,397 and $73,840.

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10th Percentile Building Plans Examiner Salary $47,397 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Building Plans Examiner Salary $53,135 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Building Plans Examiner Salary $59,438 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Building Plans Examiner Salary $66,976 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Building Plans Examiner Salary $73,840 US April 01, 2025
25% $53,135 10% $47,397 90% $73,840 75% $66,976 $59,438 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Building Plans Examiner

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Building Plans Examiner in the United States. The base salary for Building Plans Examiner ranges from $53,135 to $66,976 with the average base salary of $59,438. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,135 to $66,976 with the average total cash compensation of $59,438.

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