What are the main factors that influence a Building Code Inspector's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Building Code Inspector's salary?

A Building Code Inspector's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,826 for beginners, reaching about $65,386 at mid-level, and approach $65,983 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Building Code Inspector?

Building Code Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Code Inspector roles are District of Columbia $67,747, California $67,490, Massachusetts $66,590. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Code Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Building Code Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Fire Safety Building Inspector: $73,790; Building Code Consultant: $71,736; Building Code Administrator: $69,076; Code Enforcement Inspector: $67,524; Building and Codes Inspector: $60,900.

Building Code Inspector Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Hawaii?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Code Inspector in Hawaii is $63,953 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Building Code Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,465
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,893 to $72,072
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,465

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Building Code Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,072	$6,006	$1,386	$35
Average	$63,953	$5,329	$1,230	$31
25th Percentile	$56,893	$4,741	$1,094	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Building Code Inspector Salaries

A Building Code Inspector'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Building Code Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building Code Inspector'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): $62,826
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,595
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,386
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,744
Expert (over 8 years): $65,983

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Building Code Inspector	$62,826
Intermediate Level Building Code Inspector	$63,595
Senior Level Building Code Inspector	$65,386
Specialist Level Building Code Inspector	$65,744
Expert Level Building Code Inspector	$65,983

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How Do Building Code Inspector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Building Code Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,747.
California: $67,490.
Massachusetts: $66,590.

District of Columbia $67,747 California $67,490 Massachusetts $66,590 Washington $66,345 New Jersey $66,321 Alaska $66,235 Connecticut $65,391 New York $65,048

Hawaii $63,953 Rhode Island $63,439 Maryland $63,090 Minnesota $62,613 Colorado $62,430 Illinois $62,368 Oregon $62,136 Delaware $61,964

New Hampshire $61,857 Virginia $61,616 Pennsylvania $60,912 Nevada $60,557 North Dakota $60,441 Michigan $60,257 Wisconsin $60,190 Vermont $60,055

Texas $59,682 Maine $59,658 Arizona $59,621 Ohio $59,578 Georgia $59,015 Indiana $58,734 Wyoming $58,679 Utah $58,593

Iowa $58,556 Kansas $58,263 Louisiana $58,177 North Carolina $58,146 Missouri $58,134 Florida $57,896 Montana $57,767 Nebraska $57,645

Kentucky $57,577 South Carolina $57,333 Tennessee $57,180 Idaho $57,118 New Mexico $56,672 Oklahoma $56,574 Alabama $56,213 South Dakota $55,607

Arkansas $55,277 West Virginia $55,099 Mississippi $54,567

Top Paying Cities for Building Code Inspectors

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:

Aiea: $63,629
Anahola: $63,200
Captain Cook: $63,200

Aiea, HI $63,629 Anahola, HI $63,200 Captain Cook, HI $63,200 Eleele, HI $63,200 Ewa Beach, HI $63,629 Kapolei, HI $63,488 Haiku, HI $63,200 Hakalau, HI $63,200

Haleiwa, HI $63,200 Hana, HI $63,200 Hanalei, HI $63,200 Hanamaulu, HI $63,200 Hanapepe, HI $63,200 Hauula, HI $63,341 Hawaii National Park, HI $63,200 Hawi, HI $63,200

Hilo, HI $63,200 Princeville, HI $63,200 Holualoa, HI $63,200 Honaunau, HI $63,200 Honokaa, HI $63,200 Honomu, HI $63,200 Hoolehua, HI $63,200 Kaaawa, HI $63,457

Kahuku, HI $63,200 Kahului, HI $63,200 Kailua, HI $63,629 Ocean View, HI $63,200 Waikoloa, HI $63,200 Keauhou, HI $63,200 Kailua Kona, HI $63,200 Kalaheo, HI $63,200

Kalaupapa, HI $63,200 Kamuela, HI $63,200 Kaneohe, HI $63,629 Kapaa, HI $63,200 Kaumakani, HI $63,200 Kaunakakai, HI $63,200 Keaau, HI $63,200 Kealakekua, HI $63,200

Kealia, HI $63,200 Kekaha, HI $63,200 Kihei, HI $63,200 Kilauea, HI $63,200 Kapaau, HI $63,200 Koloa, HI $63,200 Kualapuu, HI $63,200 Kunia, HI $63,427

Kurtistown, HI $63,200 Lahaina, HI $63,200 Laie, HI $63,256 Lanai City, HI $63,200 Laupahoehoe, HI $63,200 Lawai, HI $63,200 Lihue, HI $63,200 Makawao, HI $63,200

Makaweli, HI $63,200 Maunaloa, HI $63,200 Mountain View, HI $63,200 Naalehu, HI $63,200 Ninole, HI $63,200 Ookala, HI $63,200 Paauilo, HI $63,200 Pahala, HI $63,200

Pahoa, HI $63,200 Paia, HI $63,200 Papaaloa, HI $63,200 Papaikou, HI $63,200 Pearl City, HI $63,629 Pepeekeo, HI $63,200 Puunene, HI $63,200 Volcano, HI $63,200

Wahiawa, HI $63,427 Pukalani, HI $63,200 Mililani, HI $63,513 Kula, HI $63,200 Waialua, HI $63,200 Waianae, HI $63,256 Wailuku, HI $63,200 Waimanalo, HI $63,629

Waimea, HI $63,200 Waipahu, HI $63,598 Honolulu, HI $63,629 J B P H H, HI $63,629 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $63,457 Schofield Barracks, HI $63,402 Fort Shafter, HI $63,629 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $63,629

Camp H M Smith, HI $63,629 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $63,598 Wake Island, HI $63,629

Building Code Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Code Inspector'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.

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$56,893

Average $63,953/year

$72,072

$4,741

Average $5,329/month

$6,006

$1,094

Average $1,230/week

$1,386

$27

Average $31/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,072	$6,006	$1,386	$35
Average	$63,953	$5,329	$1,230	$31
25th Percentile	$56,893	$4,741	$1,094	$27

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