Highest-Paying States for Construction and Building Inspectors

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Alaska$102,410
2. 2California$101,290
3. 3Connecticut$98,670
4. 4Washington$96,140
5. 5Minnesota$88,670
6. 6District of Columbia$86,200
7. 7Oregon$84,510
8. 8Massachusetts$83,200
9. 9New Jersey$81,760
10. 10Colorado$79,950
11. 11New York$79,460
12. 12Hawaii$79,320
13. 13North Dakota$78,570
14. 14Illinois$78,340
15. 15Rhode Island$77,420