The salary statistics and trend of construction and building inspectors in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare construction and building inspectors salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction and building inspectors in the industry of residential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) construction and building inspectors is $89,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction and building inspectors is $25,820.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction and building inspectors in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,420 | 0.85% | 14.04% |
| 2016 | $49,000 | -2.04% | - |
| 2015 | $50,000 | 12.80% | - |
| 2014 | $43,600 | 0.53% | - |
| 2013 | $43,370 | 2.05% | - |
| 2012 | $42,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of construction and building inspectors in 21 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of construction and building inspectors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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