Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $34.95 an hour ($72,700 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Delaware ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.17 | $52,350 |
| 25% of workers | $29.80 | $61,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.95 | $72,700 |
| 75% of workers | $39.14 | $81,400 |
| 90% of workers | $46.01 | $95,690 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $67,890 | 120 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $50,150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $81,100 |
| Electricians | $63,700 |
| Compliance Officers | $91,050 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,720 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,220 |
| Construction Managers | $132,150 |
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