U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInspect 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89,270 | 1.4 % | $26.11 | $54,320 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $15.37 | $19.55 | $25.18 | $31.76 | $38.97 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,970 | $40,650 | $52,360 | $66,060 | $81,050 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 42,430 | 0.76 | $26.31 | $54,730 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 25,450 | 1.99 | $25.37 | $52,770 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 5,480 | 0.24 | $23.58 | $49,050 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 2,800 | 0.14 | $31.62 | $65,780 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 2,450 | 0.25 | $30.04 | $62,480 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 25,450 | 1.99 | $25.37 | $52,770 |
| Other Pipeline Transportation | 50 | 0.77 | $25.10 | $52,210 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 42,430 | 0.76 | $26.31 | $54,730 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 300 | 0.28 | $29.97 | $62,340 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 2,450 | 0.25 | $30.04 | $62,480 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 450 | 0.11 | $33.45 | $69,580 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 2,800 | 0.14 | $31.62 | $65,780 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 360 | (7) | $30.84 | $64,150 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 1,240 | 0.19 | $30.45 | $63,340 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | (8) | (8) | $30.19 | $62,800 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,930 | 0.64 | 0.91 | $33.78 | $70,260 |
| New York | 6,670 | 0.80 | 1.14 | $26.50 | $55,120 |
| Texas | 6,430 | 0.64 | 0.91 | $25.13 | $52,260 |
| Florida | 5,790 | 0.81 | 1.16 | $25.60 | $53,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,130 | 0.94 | 1.33 | $22.34 | $46,470 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 340 | 1.26 | 1.79 | $23.27 | $48,410 |
| Hawaii | 620 | 1.09 | 1.55 | $26.54 | $55,210 |
| Arizona | 2,520 | 1.07 | 1.52 | $24.72 | $51,420 |
| New Jersey | 4,020 | 1.07 | 1.52 | $29.08 | $60,490 |
| Nevada | 1,130 | 1.02 | 1.45 | $33.71 | $70,120 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | (8) | (8) | (8) | $39.23 | $81,610 |
| California | 8,930 | 0.64 | 0.91 | $33.78 | $70,260 |
| Nevada | 1,130 | 1.02 | 1.45 | $33.71 | $70,120 |
| Alaska | 290 | 0.94 | 1.33 | $30.79 | $64,040 |
| Washington | 2,340 | 0.87 | 1.24 | $30.49 | $63,420 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,340 | 0.67 | 0.95 | $28.94 | $60,200 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,280 | 1.00 | 1.42 | $32.78 | $68,190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,180 | 0.57 | 0.81 | $35.41 | $73,650 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,990 | 0.56 | 0.80 | $28.91 | $60,140 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,730 | 1.03 | 1.46 | $25.68 | $53,410 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,720 | 0.86 | 1.22 | $27.21 | $56,600 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,620 | 1.29 | 1.84 | $24.82 | $51,620 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,490 | 1.20 | 1.71 | $24.11 | $50,150 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,480 | 0.67 | 0.96 | $23.83 | $49,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,330 | 0.74 | 1.05 | $24.05 | $50,020 |
