Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,250
Mean wage		$32.78
Entry wage		$21.27
10th percentile wage		$16.33
50th percentile wage		$32.22
90th percentile wage		$47.74

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	450	35.8%
Professional and Business Services	410	32.8%
Construction	220	18.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	450	$37.86
Construction	220	$31.24
Professional and Business Services	410	$28.06

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	$32.22		$27.59		$4.63
2018	$31.81	+1.3%	$27.24	+1.3%	$4.57
2017	$31.21	+1.9%	$26.73	+1.9%	$4.49
2016	$30.38	+2.8%	$26.01	+2.8%	$4.37
2015	$29.47	+3.1%	$25.23	+3.1%	$4.23
2014	$28.99	+1.7%	$24.82	+1.7%	$4.17
2013	$28.37	+2.2%	$24.29	+2.2%	$4.08
2012	$27.94	+1.5%	$23.92	+1.5%	$4.01
2011	$27.70	+.9%	$23.72	+.9%	$3.98
2010	$27.29	+1.5%	$23.37	+1.5%	$3.92
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.22		$23.07		$9.15
2018	$31.81	+1.3%	$22.87	+.9%	$8.95
2017	$31.21	+1.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	$9.04
2016	$30.38	+2.8%	$21.58	+2.8%	$8.80
2015	$29.47	+3.1%	$21.08	+2.3%	$8.38
2014	$28.99	+1.7%	$20.64	+2.1%	$8.35
2013	$28.37	+2.2%	$20.20	+2.2%	$8.16
2012	$27.94	+1.5%	$19.79	+2.1%	$8.14
2011	$27.70	+.9%	$19.45	+1.7%	$8.24
2010	$27.29	+1.5%	$19.15	+1.6%	$8.14

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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