• Construction and Building Inspectors
  • Government and Public Administration
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 62,440
    $39,980 range bar $84,680
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Construction and Building Inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.

What do they typically do

  • Review building plans and approve those that meet requirements
  • Monitor construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance
  • Use equipment and testing devices, such as moisture meters to check for plumbing leaks or flooding damage and electrical testers to ensure that electrical components are functional
  • Inspect plumbing, electrical, and other systems to ensure that they meet code
  • Use survey equipment to verify alignment, level, and elevation of structures and ensure building meets specifications
  • Issue violation notices and stop-work orders if building is not compliant
  • Keep daily logs, which may include digital images from inspections
  • Document findings in writing

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.1%
Job Openings 709

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