Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Washington

Construction and Building Inspectorss in Washington have a median annual salary of $96,140, which works out to about $46.22 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $77,480 to $105,300, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Washington at a glance

Median annual salary

$96,140

Median hourly wage

$46.22/hr

Average annual salary

$93,070

Average hourly wage

$44.75/hr

25th percentile

$77,480

75th percentile

$105,300

10th percentile

$63,840

90th percentile

$121,700

People employed

3,090

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid construction and building inspectors roles in Washington.

10th percentile
$63,840
25th percentile
$77,480
Median percentile
$96,140
75th percentile
$105,300
90th percentile
$121,700

Washington vs U.S. salary

The median salary for construction and building inspectors roles in Washington is about 28.7% above the U.S. median of $74,690 for the same occupation.

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How much does a construction and building inspectors make in Washington?

Half of construction and building inspectors roles in Washington report earning more than $96,140 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $93,070 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $77,480 and a quarter are above $105,300, so most construction and building inspectors pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect construction and building inspectors pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.