Construction and Building Inspectors

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

Construction and Building Inspectors

About this Career Path

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

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Environment

Construction and building inspectors spend considerable time inspecting worksites, alone or as part of a team. Some inspectors may have to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. Most work full time during regular business hours.

Salary Breakdown

Construction and Building Inspectors

$68,480

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$38,110

ENTRY LEVEL

$61,640

MID LEVEL

$100,520

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Construction and Building Inspectors

2,535

Current Available Jobs

117,830

Projected job openings through 2032

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Top Expected Tasks

Construction and Building Inspectors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Construction and Building Inspectors

K

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

K

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

K

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

K

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

K

KNOWLEDGE

Design

S

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

S

SKILL

Active Listening

S

SKILL

Speaking

S

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

A

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

A

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

A

ABILITY

Oral Expression

A

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning