Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,130
Mean wage		$33.50
Entry wage		$22.70
10th percentile wage		$18.66
50th percentile wage		$32.98
90th percentile wage		$48.21

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	430	38.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	370	32.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	430	$37.77
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	370	$31.00

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$32.98		$26.92		$6.06
2017	$32.80	+.5%	$26.78	+.5%	$6.03
2016	$31.92	+2.8%	$26.06	+2.8%	$5.87
2015	$30.97	+3.1%	$25.28	+3.1%	$5.69
2014	$30.46	+1.7%	$24.87	+1.7%	$5.60
2013	$29.81	+2.2%	$24.33	+2.2%	$5.48
2012	$29.36	+1.5%	$23.96	+1.5%	$5.39
2011	$29.11	+.9%	$23.76	+.9%	$5.35
2010	$28.68	+1.5%	$23.41	+1.5%	$5.27
2009	$28.35	+1.2%	$23.14	+1.2%	$5.21
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.98		$22.55		$10.43
2017	$32.80	+.5%	$22.31	+1.1%	$10.49
2016	$31.92	+2.8%	$21.71	+2.8%	$10.21
2015	$30.97	+3.1%	$21.22	+2.3%	$9.75
2014	$30.46	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	$9.69
2013	$29.81	+2.2%	$20.33	+2.2%	$9.48
2012	$29.36	+1.5%	$19.92	+2.1%	$9.44
2011	$29.11	+.9%	$19.58	+1.7%	$9.53
2010	$28.68	+1.5%	$19.27	+1.6%	$9.41
2009	$28.35	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$9.41

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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