Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $35.31 an hour ($73,440 a year). About 3,330 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Arizona ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.59 | $55,310 |
| 25% of workers | $29.96 | $62,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.31 | $73,440 |
| 75% of workers | $41.71 | $86,760 |
| 90% of workers | $50.95 | $105,980 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $82,240 | 40 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $76,650 | 2,460 |
| Flagstaff | $65,390 | 80 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $63,650 | 100 |
| Yuma | $63,630 | 70 |
| Tucson | $63,110 | 320 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $62,360 | 70 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction and building inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,550 |
| Electricians | $61,060 |
| Compliance Officers | $74,920 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $62,070 |
| Construction Managers | $114,680 |
| Civil Engineers | $89,660 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $63,560 |
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