Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in North Carolina
Construction and Building Inspectors in North Carolina earn a median of $66,080 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,490
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,840; the top 10% earn over $95,220. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$66,820 median in North Carolina
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$106,800 median in North Carolina
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,700 median in North Carolina
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$78,500 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,760 median in North Carolina
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$78,500 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in North Carolina
How much do construction and building inspectors make in North Carolina?
The median is $66,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,840 and the top 10% earn over $95,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.