Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Rhode Island
Construction and Building Inspectors in Rhode Island earn a median of $77,420 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,420
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,950; the top 10% earn over $110,940. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$78,100 median in Rhode Island
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,620 median in Rhode Island
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,650 median in Rhode Island
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$87,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$84,640 median in Rhode Island
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$87,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Rhode Island
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Rhode Island?
The median is $77,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,950 and the top 10% earn over $110,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.