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

A Building Code Inspector's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,623 for beginners, reaching about $66,196 at mid-level, and approach $66,797 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Building Code Inspector?

Building Code Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Code 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 Building Code Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Building Code Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Building Inspector, Sr.: $77,670; Fire Safety Building Inspector: $73,740; Building Code Consultant: $73,564; Building Code Administrator: $70,887; Code Enforcement Inspector: $69,709.

Building Code Inspector Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Building Code Inspector make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Building Code Inspector in Rhode Island is $64,739 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,622
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,716 to $73,053
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,322

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Building Code Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,053	$6,088	$1,405	$35
Average	$64,739	$5,395	$1,245	$31
25th Percentile	$57,716	$4,810	$1,110	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Building Code Inspector Salaries

A Building Code 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 Building Code Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building Code 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): $63,623
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,394
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,196
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,557
Expert (over 8 years): $66,797

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Building Code Inspector	$63,623
Intermediate Level Building Code Inspector	$64,394
Senior Level Building Code Inspector	$66,196
Specialist Level Building Code Inspector	$66,557
Expert Level Building Code Inspector	$66,797

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How Do Building Code 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 Building Code 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 Building Code 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:

Adamsville: $65,347
Albion: $64,261
Ashaway: $65,595

Adamsville, RI $65,347 Albion, RI $64,261 Ashaway, RI $65,595 Barrington, RI $64,261 Block Island, RI $65,254 Bradford, RI $65,551 Bristol, RI $64,199 Carolina, RI $65,018

Charlestown, RI $65,086 Chepachet, RI $64,137 Clayville, RI $64,199 Coventry, RI $64,137 West Greenwich, RI $64,094 East Greenwich, RI $64,181 Exeter, RI $65,551 Fiskeville, RI $64,261

Forestdale, RI $64,199 Foster, RI $64,094 Glendale, RI $64,094 Greene, RI $64,813 Greenville, RI $64,261 Harmony, RI $64,243 Harrisville, RI $64,137 Hope, RI $64,261

Hope Valley, RI $65,595 Hopkinton, RI $65,613 Jamestown, RI $64,956 Kenyon, RI $65,533 Little Compton, RI $65,322 Manville, RI $64,261 Mapleville, RI $64,094 Newport, RI $64,968

Middletown, RI $65,241 North Kingstown, RI $64,075 North Scituate, RI $64,243 Oakland, RI $64,156 Pascoag, RI $64,119 Pawtucket, RI $64,261 Central Falls, RI $64,261 Cumberland, RI $64,261

Lincoln, RI $64,261 Portsmouth, RI $64,708 Prudence Island, RI $64,137 Rockville, RI $65,613 Saunderstown, RI $64,993 Shannock, RI $65,514 Slatersville, RI $64,199 Slocum, RI $64,993

Tiverton, RI $65,365 Wakefield, RI $64,925 Kingston, RI $64,937 Narragansett, RI $64,950 Peace Dale, RI $64,925 Warren, RI $64,243 Warwick, RI $64,261 Westerly, RI $65,632

West Kingston, RI $64,975 West Warwick, RI $64,261 Wood River Junction, RI $65,551 Woonsocket, RI $64,199 North Smithfield, RI $64,243 Wyoming, RI $65,533 Providence, RI $64,261 Cranston, RI $64,261

North Providence, RI $64,261 East Providence, RI $64,261 Riverside, RI $64,261 Rumford, RI $64,261 Smithfield, RI $64,261 Johnston, RI $64,261

Building Code Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Code 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

$57,716

Average $64,739/year

$73,053

$4,810

Average $5,395/month

$6,088

$1,110

Average $1,245/week

$1,405

$28

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,053	$6,088	$1,405	$35
Average	$64,739	$5,395	$1,245	$31
25th Percentile	$57,716	$4,810	$1,110	$28

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