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Construction and Building Inspectors in Ohio
Considering a career as a Construction and Building Inspector in Ohio?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Construction and Building Inspectors in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Construction and Building Inspectors in Ohio is growing faster than average.
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Construction and Building Inspectors in Ohio earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Construction and Building Inspector Career?
- Construction Trades
- Building Management & Inspection
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
How Many Construction and Building Inspectors Work in Ohio?
In 2018, there were 2,920 Construction and Building Inspectors working in the state.
There were 2,840 Construction and Building Inspectors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 80 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,160 Construction and Building Inspectors working in it, which means Ohio has more Construction and Building Inspectors than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Construction and Building Inspectors in this state are growing at a rate of 6.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.1%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 330 annual job openings, and 3,070 total jobs in 2026 for Construction and Building Inspectors in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 12,700 annual jobs and 115,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Construction and Building Inspectors Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Construction and Building Inspectors ranged from $36,950 to $81,230 with $58,020 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.77 to $39.05. The median hourly rate was $27.89.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $26.56 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.33.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Ohio Metros for Construction and Building Inspectors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Construction and Building Inspectors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Columbus, OH | 660 | $62,920 |
Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 550 | $53,540 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 420 | $57,480 |
Dayton, OH | 150 | $58,370 |
Canton-Massillon, OH | 110 | $50,570 |
Akron, OH | 100 | $54,550 |
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 100 | $54,470 |
Toledo, OH | 70 | $58,370 |
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 50 | $58,540 |
Mansfield, OH | 30 | $57,830 |
Top States for Construction and Building Inspectors Employment
View the list below to see where most Construction and Building Inspectors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 10,430 | $55,960 |
California | 10,180 | $89,740 |
New York | 8,340 | $62,160 |
Florida | 7,090 | $57,910 |
Pennsylvania | 5,470 | $54,880 |
New Jersey | 4,600 | $64,770 |
North Carolina | 4,530 | $53,780 |
Virginia | 4,340 | $57,520 |
Ohio | 2,920 | $58,020 |
Washington | 2,870 | $76,100 |
Colorado | 2,780 | $65,070 |
Maryland | 2,770 | $58,830 |
Massachusetts | 2,570 | $66,610 |
Michigan | 2,390 | $55,810 |
Illinois | 2,280 | $64,060 |
Oklahoma | 2,220 | $48,820 |
Arizona | 2,090 | $55,010 |
Georgia | 1,980 | $47,070 |
Missouri | 1,910 | $50,190 |
Tennessee | 1,420 | $47,690 |
Below are the states where Construction and Building Inspectors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $89,740 |
Alaska | $80,990 |
District of Columbia | $78,430 |
Washington | $76,100 |
Oregon | $72,750 |
Nevada | $70,040 |
Minnesota | $68,670 |
Massachusetts | $66,610 |
North Dakota | $66,360 |
Connecticut | $65,870 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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