What are the main factors that influence a Construction Inspector's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Construction Inspector's salary?

A Construction Inspector's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,359 for beginners, reaching about $63,841 at mid-level, and approach $64,420 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Inspector?

Construction Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Inspector roles are District of Columbia $68,658, California $68,398, Massachusetts $67,486. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Construction Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Construction Manager Inspector: $115,975; Construction Safety Inspector: $75,572; Transportation Construction Inspector: $60,880; Building Construction Inspector: $60,880; Construction Field Inspector: $60,880.

Construction Inspector Salary in Delaware

How much does a Construction Inspector make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Construction Inspector in Delaware is $62,941 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Construction Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,383
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,113 to $71,024
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,897

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Construction Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,024	$5,919	$1,366	$34
Average	$62,941	$5,245	$1,210	$30
25th Percentile	$56,113	$4,676	$1,079	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Inspector Salaries

A Construction Inspector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Inspector's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,359
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,104
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,841
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,189
Expert (over 8 years): $64,420

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Construction Inspector	$61,359
Intermediate Level Construction Inspector	$62,104
Senior Level Construction Inspector	$63,841
Specialist Level Construction Inspector	$64,189
Expert Level Construction Inspector	$64,420

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How Do Construction Inspector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,658.
California: $68,398.
Massachusetts: $67,486.

District of Columbia $68,658 California $68,398 Massachusetts $67,486 Washington $67,238 New Jersey $67,213 Alaska $67,126 Connecticut $66,271 New York $65,923

Hawaii $64,813 Rhode Island $64,292 Maryland $63,939 Minnesota $63,455 Colorado $63,269 Illinois $63,207 Oregon $62,972 Delaware $62,798

New Hampshire $62,689 Virginia $62,445 Pennsylvania $61,731 Nevada $61,372 North Dakota $61,254 Michigan $61,068 Wisconsin $61,000 Vermont $60,863

Texas $60,485 Maine $60,460 Arizona $60,423 Ohio $60,380 Georgia $59,809 Indiana $59,524 Wyoming $59,468 Utah $59,381

Iowa $59,344 Kansas $59,046 Louisiana $58,960 North Carolina $58,929 Missouri $58,916 Florida $58,674 Montana $58,544 Nebraska $58,420

Kentucky $58,352 South Carolina $58,104 Tennessee $57,949 Idaho $57,887 New Mexico $57,434 Oklahoma $57,335 Alabama $56,969 South Dakota $56,355

Arkansas $56,020 West Virginia $55,840 Mississippi $55,301

Top Paying Cities for Construction Inspectors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $64,993
Little Creek: $64,392
Magnolia: $64,658

Lincoln, DE $64,993 Little Creek, DE $64,392 Magnolia, DE $64,658 Milford, DE $64,993 Marydel, DE $64,150 Millsboro, DE $64,993 Millville, DE $65,427 Milton, DE $64,993

Nassau, DE $64,993 Ocean View, DE $65,427 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,427 Seaford, DE $64,311 Selbyville, DE $65,427 Smyrna, DE $64,075 Viola, DE $64,658 Woodside, DE $64,472

Bear, DE $63,604 Newark, DE $63,629 Claymont, DE $63,679 Delaware City, DE $63,629 Hockessin, DE $63,679 Kirkwood, DE $63,629 Middletown, DE $63,945 Montchanin, DE $63,679

New Castle, DE $63,679 Odessa, DE $64,032 Port Penn, DE $63,455 Rockland, DE $63,679 Saint Georges, DE $63,629 Townsend, DE $63,939 Winterthur, DE $63,679 Lewes, DE $64,993

Wilmington, DE $63,679 Dover, DE $64,361 Dover Afb, DE $64,510 Bethany Beach, DE $65,427 Bethel, DE $64,311 Bridgeville, DE $64,993 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,429 Cheswold, DE $64,212

Clayton, DE $64,051 Dagsboro, DE $65,427 Delmar, DE $64,311 Ellendale, DE $64,993 Felton, DE $64,993 Fenwick Island, DE $65,427 Frankford, DE $65,427 Frederica, DE $64,993

Georgetown, DE $64,993 Greenwood, DE $64,993 Harbeson, DE $64,993 Harrington, DE $64,993 Hartly, DE $64,020 Houston, DE $64,993 Kenton, DE $64,051 Laurel, DE $64,311

Yorklyn, DE $63,679

Construction Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Inspector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$56,113

Average $62,941/year

$71,024

$4,676

Average $5,245/month

$5,919

$1,079

Average $1,210/week

$1,366

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,024	$5,919	$1,366	$34
Average	$62,941	$5,245	$1,210	$30
25th Percentile	$56,113	$4,676	$1,079	$27

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