Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $42.63 an hour ($88,670 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). Minnesota ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.62 | $61,610 |
| 25% of workers | $37.51 | $78,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.63 | $88,670 |
| 75% of workers | $48.51 | $100,890 |
| 90% of workers | $54.05 | $112,420 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $96,840 | 50 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $94,420 | 940 |
| St. Cloud | $79,670 | 40 |
| Duluth | $79,470 | 50 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $59,200 |
| Electricians | $78,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $97,610 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $94,410 |
| Compliance Officers | $85,920 |
| Construction Managers | $123,400 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,480 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $78,690 |
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