Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $30.21 an hour ($62,850 a year). About 2,110 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Indiana ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.41 | $44,540 |
| 25% of workers | $24.40 | $50,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.21 | $62,850 |
| 75% of workers | $38.22 | $79,490 |
| 90% of workers | $45.36 | $94,350 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $68,090 | 50 |
| Fort Wayne | $67,680 | 120 |
| Bloomington | $67,220 | 90 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $63,650 | 950 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $62,530 | 70 |
| Evansville | $60,000 | 80 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $59,910 | 30 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $59,870 | 70 |
| Muncie | $48,830 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,890 |
| Electricians | $68,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $82,530 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $76,320 |
| Construction Managers | $106,390 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,770 |
| Civil Engineers | $98,270 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,390 |
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