Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $34.44 an hour ($71,630 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Iowa ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.82 | $47,470 |
| 25% of workers | $29.19 | $60,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.44 | $71,630 |
| 75% of workers | $39.50 | $82,150 |
| 90% of workers | $43.45 | $90,380 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | $79,740 | 40 |
| Iowa City | $78,030 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $73,910 | 390 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $73,440 | 110 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $71,330 | 50 |
| Sioux City | $68,770 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids | $68,210 | 150 |
Iowa 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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $52,160 |
| Electricians | $60,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,510 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,890 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,620 |
| Construction Managers | $99,280 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,430 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $72,540 |
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