Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		100
Mean wage		$32.75
Entry wage		$19.57
10th percentile wage		$15.12
50th percentile wage		$34.26
90th percentile wage		$47.97

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	60	59.4%
Professional and Business Services	40	39.7%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	60	$36.88
Professional and Business Services	40	$23.56

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	$34.26		$26.50		$7.76
2018	$33.83	+1.3%	$26.17	+1.3%	$7.66
2017	$33.19	+1.9%	$25.67	+1.9%	$7.52
2016	$32.30	+2.8%	$24.98	+2.8%	$7.32
2015	$31.33	+3.1%	$24.24	+3.1%	$7.10
2014	$30.82	+1.7%	$23.84	+1.7%	$6.98
2013	$30.16	+2.2%	$23.33	+2.2%	$6.83
2012	$29.70	+1.5%	$22.98	+1.5%	$6.73
2011	$29.45	+.9%	$22.78	+.9%	$6.67
2010	$29.02	+1.5%	$22.44	+1.5%	$6.57
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$34.26		$21.14		$13.12
2018	$33.83	+1.3%	$20.95	+.9%	$12.87
2017	$33.19	+1.9%	$20.32	+3.1%	$12.88
2016	$32.30	+2.8%	$19.77	+2.8%	$12.53
2015	$31.33	+3.1%	$19.32	+2.3%	$12.01
2014	$30.82	+1.7%	$18.92	+2.1%	$11.91
2013	$30.16	+2.2%	$18.51	+2.2%	$11.65
2012	$29.70	+1.5%	$18.14	+2.1%	$11.57
2011	$29.45	+.9%	$17.83	+1.7%	$11.62
2010	$29.02	+1.5%	$17.55	+1.6%	$11.47

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 2019

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$36.56	250
Northwest	$34.26	100
South Central	$34.20	310
Southwest	$33.61	200

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$29.11	380
South Central	$34.20	310
North Central	$36.56	250
Southwest	$33.61	200


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