Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Virginia
Construction and Building Inspectors in Virginia earn a median of $75,660 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,550
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,090; the top 10% earn over $104,480. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Virginia
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$70,460 median in Virginia
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$104,920 median in Virginia
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,100 median in Virginia
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$80,380 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62,380 median in Virginia
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$80,380 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Virginia
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Virginia?
The median is $75,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,090 and the top 10% earn over $104,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.