Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $38.20 an hour ($79,460 a year). About 11,160 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). New York ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.78 | $51,540 |
| 25% of workers | $29.77 | $61,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.20 | $79,460 |
| 75% of workers | $49.98 | $103,960 |
| 90% of workers | $64.63 | $134,430 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $90,800 | 10,340 |
| Rochester | $77,340 | 690 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $77,040 | 590 |
| Syracuse | $75,610 | 350 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $74,680 | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $72,690 | 350 |
| Glens Falls | $71,210 | 70 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $69,450 | 560 |
| Binghamton | $69,050 | 100 |
| Elmira | $65,790 | 40 |
| Utica-Rome | $64,190 | 160 |
| Ithaca | $64,070 | 50 |
| Kingston | $62,940 | 70 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $57,790 |
| Electricians | $78,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $95,700 |
| Compliance Officers | $90,080 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $77,490 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,760 |
| Construction Managers | $155,360 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $93,420 |
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