Occupation ยท SOC 47-4011
Construction and Building Inspectors: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of construction and building inspectors typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 137,210 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $72,120 ($34.67 an hour).
US employment
137,210
Median annual wage
$72,120
Mean annual wage
$76,430
Median hourly wage
$34.67
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $6,300 (+8.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $64,430 (+89.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $100,070 | $27,950 (+38.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,270 | $9,150 (+12.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $29,020 (+40.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $7,940 (+11.0%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas15,920
- 2. California14,010
- 3. Florida11,270
- 4. New York10,160
- 5. New Jersey7,040
- 6. North Carolina6,020
- 7. Pennsylvania5,570
- 8. Virginia5,260
- 9. Georgia4,270
- 10. Massachusetts4,000
States that pay the most
- 1. California$101,160
- 2. Alaska$94,030
- 3. District of Columbia$91,630
- 4. Washington$89,360
- 5. Connecticut$87,290
- 6. Minnesota$83,890
- 7. Oregon$82,220
- 8. New Jersey$82,210
- 9. Massachusetts$79,220
- 10. Colorado$78,940
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Construction LaborersOn-site
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersOn-site
- ElectriciansOn-site
- CarpentersOn-site
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsOn-site
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersOn-site
- Painters, Construction and MaintenanceOn-site
- Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersOn-site
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