Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Pennsylvania
Construction and Building Inspectors in Pennsylvania earn a median of $65,870 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,320
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610; the top 10% earn over $93,790. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$59,080 median in Pennsylvania
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$121,730 median in Pennsylvania
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,650 median in Pennsylvania
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$85,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,640 median in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$85,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Pennsylvania
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $65,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610 and the top 10% earn over $93,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.