Construction and Building Inspectors pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,940 or more. The middle half of construction and building inspectors in Providence earn between $64,060 and $98,640.
- $57K10th
- $64K25th
- $80KMedian
- $99K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,630 | $6,969 | $40.21 |
| Median | $80,100 | $6,675 | $38.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,060 | $5,338 | $30.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,640 | $8,220 | $47.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Construction and building inspectors in Providence earn 3% more than the Rhode Island average ($80,850) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($77,730). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $74,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $83,630 | $80,100 | $57,450 | $110,940 | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $80,850 | $77,420 | $57,950 | $110,940 | 270 |
| United States | $77,730 | $74,690 | $47,140 | $114,200 | 146,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $83,630, a single filer in Providence takes home about $65,144 a year, or $5,429 a month and $2,506 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $65,144 | $5,429 |
| Working in MA | $63,802 | $5,317 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for construction and building inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $83,630 buys what about $82,173 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$96,980
- Worcester, MA$83,180
- Boston, MA$88,130
- Barnstable, MA$82,170
- Hartford, CT$101,940
- Springfield, MA$77,300
Highest-paying cities for construction and building inspectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,420).
- San Jose, CA$124,420
- San Francisco, CA$123,300
- Santa Maria, CA$116,130
- Santa Rosa, CA$110,080
- Vallejo, CA$106,740
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Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Providence: questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make an hour in Providence?
$40.21 an hour on average, and $38.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction and building inspectors salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction and building inspectors take-home pay in Providence?
About $65,144 a year ($5,429 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,630. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do construction and building inspectors earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($77,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4011; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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