Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Iowa
Construction and Building Inspectors in Iowa earn a median of $71,630 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,470; the top 10% earn over $90,380. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Iowa
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$81,860 median in Iowa
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$106,350 median in Iowa
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,540 median in Iowa
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,300 median in Iowa
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Iowa
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Iowa?
The median is $71,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,470 and the top 10% earn over $90,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.