Career Profile
Construction & Building Inspectors
Construction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
General Information
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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Construction & Building Inspectors
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 61 openings per year are projected for Construction & Building Inspectors.
Employment Change
Employment for Construction & Building Inspectors is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 10.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $31.36/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.85, while experienced workers are paid $40.61. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 398 Construction & Building Inspectors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 439.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Construction & Building Inspectors are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, and Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Construction & Building Inspectors include Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Construction & Building Inspectors is HS diploma or less. 57% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.