Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $31.72 an hour ($65,980 a year). About 4,510 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Georgia ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| 25% of workers | $26.26 | $54,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.72 | $65,980 |
| 75% of workers | $38.62 | $80,340 |
| 90% of workers | $48.29 | $100,450 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $75,160 | 120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $72,410 | 3,020 |
| Dalton | $71,230 | 80 |
| Savannah | $65,220 | 180 |
| Warner Robins | $62,650 | 50 |
| Columbus | $60,520 | 90 |
| Hinesville | $60,020 | 30 |
| Valdosta | $59,820 | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $58,890 | 190 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $58,210 | 60 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $57,300 | 60 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $55,240 | 40 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,680 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,430 |
| Electricians | $58,320 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,200 |
| Construction Managers | $110,810 |
| Civil Engineers | $84,240 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $57,200 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,360 |
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