Construction and Building Inspectors
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Construction and Building Inspectors to remain nearly level by 0.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 153,900 to 153,900 jobs. Its estimate of 14,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($74,690), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
153,900
Projected employment (2034)
153,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
0%
Annual openings (projected average)
14,800
Pay & Preparation
$74,690
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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