Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $35.81 an hour ($74,490 a year). About 3,490 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($74,690). Ohio ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| 25% of workers | $29.88 | $62,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.81 | $74,490 |
| 75% of workers | $39.82 | $82,830 |
| 90% of workers | $48.21 | $100,290 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $79,730 | 170 |
| Columbus | $76,930 | 870 |
| Cincinnati | $76,440 | 630 |
| Cleveland | $74,960 | 720 |
| Toledo | $74,510 | 120 |
| Akron | $67,410 | 170 |
| Canton-Massillon | $64,960 | 90 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $64,300 | 80 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $53,420 |
| Electricians | $64,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $79,580 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,330 |
| Construction Managers | $101,980 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,030 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,220 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,730 |
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