Construction and Building Inspectors pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $31.77 an hour ($66,080 a year). About 6,490 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). North Carolina ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.52 | $46,840 |
| 25% of workers | $26.94 | $56,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.77 | $66,080 |
| 75% of workers | $38.19 | $79,430 |
| 90% of workers | $45.78 | $95,220 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $75,570 | 1,760 |
| Rocky Mount | $74,790 | 40 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $73,590 | 310 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $67,840 | 1,760 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $64,870 | 30 |
| Wilmington | $63,670 | 290 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $63,560 | 470 |
| Burlington | $62,760 | 50 |
| Asheville | $62,320 | 280 |
| Fayetteville | $61,950 | 200 |
| Jacksonville | $61,670 | 80 |
| Greenville | $59,870 | 80 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $59,800 | 70 |
| Goldsboro | $59,120 | 30 |
| Winston-Salem | $58,490 | 210 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $75,270 |
| Electricians | $56,800 |
| Construction Managers | $106,640 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $57,080 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,730 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,500 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $58,700 |
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