Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $36.85 an hour ($76,640 a year). About 2,780 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). Maryland ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.77 | $53,610 |
| 25% of workers | $30.54 | $63,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.85 | $76,640 |
| 75% of workers | $45.27 | $94,160 |
| 90% of workers | $53.01 | $110,250 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $75,390 | 80 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $74,070 | 60 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $73,840 | 1,400 |
| Salisbury | $67,010 | 30 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $51,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,760 |
| Electricians | $73,490 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $65,400 |
| Compliance Officers | $84,720 |
| Construction Managers | $128,330 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,680 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,760 |
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