Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $28.94 an hour ($60,200 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.86 | $37,140 |
| 25% of workers | $22.31 | $46,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.94 | $60,200 |
| 75% of workers | $38.24 | $79,550 |
| 90% of workers | $46.96 | $97,670 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $78,360 | 40 |
| Elizabethtown | $77,580 | 40 |
| Owensboro | $69,050 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $63,600 | 380 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $53,630 | 270 |
| Bowling Green | $45,740 | 40 |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $46,810 |
| Electricians | $59,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $73,490 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,160 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
| Construction Managers | $97,020 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,930 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $59,710 |
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