Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Construction inspectors work for federal, state, and local governments. Their job is to examine the construction, alteration, or repair of highways, streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges, buildings, and other structures to ensure that they comply with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. Approximately 117,300 construction and building inspectors work in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Hands On
Technical
Career Ladder
Supervisory Construction Inspector or Consultant
Experienced Construction Inspector
Entry-Level Construction Inspector
Estimator or Apprentice
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