Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Virginia
Construction and Building Inspectors in Virginia earn an average of $76,220 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $77,730. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $85,180.
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Average pay for construction and building inspectors by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,730 | $37.37 |
| Virginia | $76,220 | $36.65 |
| District of Columbia | $93,030 | $44.73 |
| Maryland | $79,670 | $38.31 |
| North Carolina | $69,070 | $33.21 |
| West Virginia | $68,180 | $32.78 |
| Kentucky | $66,580 | $32.01 |
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Questions and answers
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Virginia?
The average is $76,220 a year, and the median is $75,660. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $77,730.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$36.65 an hour on average; the median is $36.38.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($85,180), followed by Richmond, VA ($75,950). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($59,430).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #19 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.