Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Construction and Building Inspectors in New York earn a median salary of $66,336 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -8% vs the national median of $72,120. An estimated 14,590 construction and building inspectors are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $57,940 to $85,960 depending on location.
$66,336
Avg median salary in New York
$85,960
Highest paying metro
$57,940
Lowest paying metro
14,590
Employed in New York
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Construction and Building Inspectors salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $85,960 | $67,700 | $109,390 | 11,060 |
| Ithaca, NY | $75,340 | $55,890 | $100,420 | 50 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,070 | $60,030 | $94,190 | 600 |
| Albany, NY | $70,060 | $56,020 | $86,650 | 500 |
| Rochester, NY | $68,850 | $55,980 | $86,470 | 610 |
| Watertown, NY | $68,590 | $62,760 | $88,290 | 60 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,940 | $51,880 | $98,790 | 330 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $63,980 | $50,810 | $80,560 | 400 |
| Southwest New York | $62,540 | $54,070 | $93,190 | 210 |
| Elmira, NY | $62,400 | $51,540 | $85,020 | 30 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $62,270 | $50,330 | $85,240 | 170 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,420 | $53,550 | $66,980 | 60 |
| Utica, NY | $60,960 | $49,210 | $76,270 | 130 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,910 | $50,150 | $83,880 | 80 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $60,140 | $46,930 | $76,820 | 60 |
| Central East New York | $57,940 | $45,830 | $79,200 | 240 |