Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $47.44 an hour ($98,670 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.
That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). Connecticut ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.32 | $65,140 |
| 25% of workers | $38.05 | $79,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.44 | $98,670 |
| 75% of workers | $55.34 | $115,100 |
| 90% of workers | $62.42 | $129,830 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $102,130 | 110 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $99,620 | 750 |
| New Haven | $98,430 | 180 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $95,540 | 220 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $92,710 | 90 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $57,620 |
| Electricians | $77,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $92,260 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $77,280 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,150 |
| Construction Managers | $125,190 |
| Compliance Officers | $91,810 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $64,870 |
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