Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Florida
Construction and Building Inspectors in Florida make a median of $65,340 a year, or about $31.41 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $65K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level construction and building inspectors (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary by metro in Florida
20 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $75K | +15% | 2,950 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $70K | +7% | 190 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $68K | +4% | 400 |
| Port St. Lucie | $66K | +1% | 160 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $66K | +1% | 190 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $66K | +0% | 440 |
| Tallahassee | $65K | -1% | 280 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $64K | -1% | 1,750 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $64K | -1% | 1,560 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $64K | -1% | 280 |
| Punta Gorda | $63K | -3% | 70 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $63K | -4% | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $63K | -4% | 360 |
| Jacksonville | $63K | -4% | 820 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $62K | -5% | 230 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $61K | -6% | 60 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $59K | -9% | 270 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $59K | -9% | 310 |
| Gainesville | $59K | -10% | 140 |
| Ocala | $53K | -19% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Florida?
The median is $65,340 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,550, and experienced construction and building inspectors can clear $100,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,529/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 36.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a construction and building inspectors salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median construction and building inspectors salary is worth about $66,281 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do construction and building inspectors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.