Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $39.31 an hour ($81,760 a year). About 5,950 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). New Jersey ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| 25% of workers | $30.54 | $63,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.31 | $81,760 |
| 75% of workers | $50.33 | $104,690 |
| 90% of workers | $60.77 | $126,400 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $82,660 | 660 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $72,470 | 260 |
| Vineland | $65,790 | 70 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $54,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $105,510 |
| Electricians | $77,250 |
| Compliance Officers | $100,000 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,240 |
| Construction Managers | $138,230 |
| Civil Engineers | $104,660 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $49,250 |
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