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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage$34.03
Entry wage$26.51
10th percentile wage$25.58
50th percentile wage$34.81
90th percentile wage$43.96
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration11083.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration110$34.65
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$34.81 $24.72  $10.09
2015$34.00+2.4%$24.14 +2.4%$9.85
2014$33.27+2.2%$23.62 +2.2%$9.64
2013$32.76+1.5%$23.26 +1.5%$9.50
2012$32.48+.9%$23.07 +.9%$9.41
2011$32.00+1.5%$22.73 +1.5%$9.28
2010$31.64+1.2%$22.47 +1.2%$9.17
2009$31.30+1.1%$22.23 +1.1%$9.07
2008$30.26+3.4%$21.49 +3.4%$8.77
2007$29.11+4.0%$20.67 +4.0%$8.44
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$34.81 $20.53  $14.28
2015$34.00+2.4%$19.96 +2.9%$14.04
2014$33.27+2.2%$19.53 +2.2%$13.74
2013$32.76+1.5%$19.14 +2.1%$13.63
2012$32.48+.9%$18.81 +1.7%$13.67
2011$32.00+1.5%$18.51 +1.6%$13.49
2010$31.64+1.2%$18.20 +1.7%$13.44
2009$31.30+1.1%$17.95 +1.4%$13.35
2008$30.26+3.4%$17.49 +2.6%$12.77
2007$29.11+4.0%$16.94 +3.3%$12.18
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $37.16 130
North Central $36.36 320
Eastern $34.81 130
Northwest $34.08 70
South Central $33.19 230
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $36.36 320
South Central $33.19 230
Eastern $34.81 130
Southwest $37.16 130
Northwest $34.08 70
Wages in other areas
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