Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Construction & Building Inspector Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $67,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Construction & Building Inspector Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 58 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 58 openings per year are projected for Construction & Building Inspector. +14.0% Employment Change Employment for Construction & Building Inspector is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.0% between 2025 and 2030. $32.61 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $32.61/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.87, while experienced workers are paid $37.54. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 431 Construction & Building Inspector in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 491. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Construction & Building Inspector are Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and Building Equipment Contractors. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Construction & Building Inspector include Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Construction & Building Inspector is HS diploma or less. 41% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
