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Construction inspector salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Construction Inspector make in the United States?

Average base salary

$31.53
Average $31.53
Low $18.97
High $52.41

The average salary for a construction inspector is $31.53 per hour in the United States. 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Construction Inspector job openings in United States

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ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION INSPECT...
City and County of Honolulu4.1out of 5 stars.
Oahu Island, HI
$5,359 a month
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Construction Inspector in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Moffatt & Nichol
 
$199,050per year
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MWH
 
$184,077per year
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MERCOR
 
$171,600per year
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4Leaf, Inc
 
$166,400per year
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atlas
 
$166,400per year
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TBI Airport Management
 
$162,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Construction Inspectors near United States

  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

Where can a Construction Inspector earn more?

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