Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in New York
Construction and Building Inspectors in New York earn a median of $79,460 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,160
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,540; the top 10% earn over $134,430. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$73,920 median in New York
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$101,300 median in New York
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,790 median in New York
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$90,080 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$69,640 median in New York
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$90,080 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in New York
How much do construction and building inspectors make in New York?
The median is $79,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,540 and the top 10% earn over $134,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.