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Construction inspector salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Construction Inspector make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$39.50
25%
above national average
Average $39.50
Low $27.78
High $56.15

The average salary for a construction inspector is $39.50 per hour in Washington, DC. 16 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 6, 2026).

Construction Inspector job openings in Washington, DC

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Construction Inspector
Cube Root Corporation1out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$40 - $60 an hour
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Construction Inspector in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
District Department of Transpo...
 
$119,416per year
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
 
$116,890per year
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Delon Hampton & Associates
 
$100,620per year
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McKissack & McKissack
 
$93,600per year
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Insight Global
 
$92,500per year
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Techno Consult Inc.
 
$88,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Construction Inspectors near Washington, DC

  1. New York, NY
    $74.51 per hour
  2. Pittsburgh, PA
    $71.80 per hour
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $56.87 per hour
  4. Birmingham, AL
    $52.63 per hour
  5. Nashville, TN
    $52.59 per hour

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