Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $35.64 an hour ($74,130 a year). About 1,240 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($74,690). Utah ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.41 | $48,690 |
| 25% of workers | $28.88 | $60,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.64 | $74,130 |
| 75% of workers | $40.50 | $84,240 |
| 90% of workers | $47.90 | $99,630 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. George | $75,950 | 80 |
| Ogden | $75,360 | 200 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $74,880 | 500 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $69,110 | 260 |
Utah 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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $50,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $77,280 |
| Electricians | $62,000 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $61,900 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,830 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,370 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,490 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $55,970 |
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