Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Utah (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Construction and Building Inspectors in Utah, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$74,130
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $74,690
State Rank
#23 of 51
1,240 employed here

How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make in Utah?

Construction and Building Inspectors working in Utah earn a median salary of $74,130 per year, or about $35.64 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $74,690 for this occupation.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $48,690 while the top 10% make $99,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,070 and $84,240 a year.

Construction and Building Inspectors salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,690$23.41
25th percentile (early career)$60,070$28.88
50th percentile (median)$74,130$35.64
75th percentile (experienced)$84,240$40.50
90th percentile (top earners)$99,630$47.90

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories for Construction and Building Inspectors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$102,410
2California$101,290
3Connecticut$98,670
4Washington$96,140
5Minnesota$88,670

Working as Construction and Building Inspectors in Utah

Nationally, about 147,000 people work as Construction and Building Inspectors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Utah pay ($74,130) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make in Utah?
The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Utah is $74,130 per year, or about $35.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,690 at the entry level to $99,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Construction and Building Inspectors about 1% less than the national median of $74,690. Utah ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Construction and Building Inspectors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $74,130 a year. About 1,240 Construction and Building Inspectors are employed in Utah. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.