Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $36.85 an hour ($76,650 a year). About 2,460 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). It is 4% higher than the Arizona median ($73,440).
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.22 | $56,620 |
| 25% of workers | $30.54 | $63,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.85 | $76,650 |
| 75% of workers | $45.81 | $95,270 |
| 90% of workers | $55.73 | $115,920 |
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 (this page) | $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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $48,930 |
| Electricians | $61,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $79,840 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,750 |
| Construction Managers | $118,350 |
| Compliance Officers | $74,240 |
| Civil Engineers | $90,330 |
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