Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Washington
Construction and Building Inspectors in Washington earn a median of $96,140 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,090
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,840; the top 10% earn over $121,700. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$122,900 median in Washington
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$126,590 median in Washington
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,580 median in Washington
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$88,790 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$104,910 median in Washington
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$88,790 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Washington
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Washington?
The median is $96,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,840 and the top 10% earn over $121,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+29% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.