Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Kentucky
Construction and Building Inspectors in Kentucky earn a median of $60,200 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,140; the top 10% earn over $97,670. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$55,970 median in Kentucky
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$107,760 median in Kentucky
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,710 median in Kentucky
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,120 median in Kentucky
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Kentucky
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Kentucky?
The median is $60,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,140 and the top 10% earn over $97,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.