Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $38.14 an hour ($79,320 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). Hawaii ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.76 | $53,590 |
| 25% of workers | $32.08 | $66,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.14 | $79,320 |
| 75% of workers | $45.46 | $94,570 |
| 90% of workers | $47.89 | $99,600 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | $84,910 | 540 |
| Kahului-Wailuku | $69,820 | 50 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (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 Hawaii
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $57,960 |
| Electricians | $96,460 |
| Construction Managers | $128,910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $102,630 |
| Civil Engineers | $94,280 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,060 |
| Compliance Officers | $82,590 |
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