Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $36.35 an hour ($75,610 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($74,690). Wisconsin ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.74 | $47,290 |
| 25% of workers | $28.10 | $58,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.35 | $75,610 |
| 75% of workers | $42.30 | $87,980 |
| 90% of workers | $48.67 | $101,240 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | $82,170 | 70 |
| Madison | $78,190 | 140 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $77,220 | 470 |
| Eau Claire | $76,220 | 30 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $74,560 | 40 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $69,000 | 30 |
| Appleton | $68,480 | 50 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $63,950 | 40 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $62,900 | 30 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $55,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $85,350 |
| Electricians | $76,540 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $81,210 |
| Civil Engineers | $94,600 |
| Construction Managers | $114,190 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,800 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $73,970 |
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