The salary statistics and trend of construction and building inspectors in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $33,440 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,020 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,600 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $86,430 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction and building inspectors in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $86,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction and building inspectors is $33,440.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction and building inspectors in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,700 | -4.54% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | $53,000 | -2.96% | - |
| 2015 | $54,570 | 1.10% | - |
| 2014 | $53,970 | 6.06% | - |
| 2013 | $50,700 | 6.94% | - |
| 2012 | $47,180 | - | - |
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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