Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $46.22 an hour ($96,140 a year). About 3,090 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). Washington ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.69 | $63,840 |
| 25% of workers | $37.25 | $77,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.22 | $96,140 |
| 75% of workers | $50.63 | $105,300 |
| 90% of workers | $58.51 | $121,700 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $102,830 | 1,640 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $98,220 | 120 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $97,610 | 60 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $96,400 | 50 |
| Walla Walla | $96,100 | 40 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $95,640 | 110 |
| Bellingham | $93,340 | 110 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $87,040 | 130 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $86,140 | 230 |
| Yakima | $78,000 | 80 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $59,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $109,570 |
| Electricians | $95,220 |
| Civil Engineers | $110,000 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $81,030 |
| Compliance Officers | $88,790 |
| Construction Managers | $155,070 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $79,580 |
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