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Construction and Building Inspectors vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Construction and Building Inspectorss earn a median salary of $72,120/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $6,570. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Construction and Building Inspectors
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$72,120
$78,690
Hourly rate
$34.67/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$46,560
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$112,320
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
137,210
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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