How much does a Building Code Official make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Building Code Official in the United States is $30 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $26 and $35. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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City of Hutchinson - Hutchinson , KS
Interprets and explains laws, ordinances, and code provisions to architects, engineers, designers ... Experience: 5+ years progressively responsible experience as a Building Official or Building ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
Town of Bloomfield - Bloomfield , CT
The Deputy Building Official administers the CT State Building Code and applicable ordinances, statutes, and regulations to ensure public safety, health and welfare and minimize hazardous incidences ...
ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago
City of Kaufman - Kaufman , TX
The Building Official is responsible for enforcing building codes & ordinances, developing ... Responds to questions and concerns related to building code requirements and any challenges to ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 41 days ago
WBCP, Inc. - Sonoma , CA
... state, and federal codes pertaining to buildings and structures within the municipality ... The Building Official will build positive relationships with other City departments, community ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 40 days ago
Charles Abbott Associates - Orange County , CA
Assuming the duties of the Building Official in the absence of the Building Official. * Conducting ... code, standards and regulation compliance, especially for more complex projects. * Maintaining ...
ZipRecruiter - 62 days ago
Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown , CO
Coordinates the rolling adoption schedule for ICC Code series updates. * Perform comprehensive plan ... elected and appointed officials. * Respond to public regarding building codes, policies ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 68 days ago
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