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5 of the Best Types of Building Inspector Jobs in 2026

Discover some great types of Building Inspector jobs that are hiring now.

To become a building inspector, you don’t necessarily need a bachelor’s degree, but some organizations want you to have one. If you do not have a degree, you should focus on getting relevant experience. At least two years of experience should help you, provided that your background is in a building trade. This can be carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, or a related field. After gaining the right qualifications, you need to become certified by the International Code Council, which allows you to learn building codes. Most states require you to have certification.

If you are interested in a Building Inspectorjob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.

High Paying Building Inspector Jobs

List of the top 5 highest paying Building Inspector positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Senior Building Inspector

    Salary range: $54,500 - $94,000

    Senior Building Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Building Inspector jobs pay between $54,500 (25th percentile) and $94,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Building Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Building Inspector Trainee

    Salary range: $54,000 - $81,000

    The requirements to get a trainee job vary by industry. In some, such as architecture or accounting, you must graduate from an accredited college program before you can begin work. Other industries, such as retail, manufacturing, or telemarketing, may require only a high school diploma or a GED certificate to begin a training program. No matter what profession you are interested in, you should have strong verbal and written communication and an interest in continuing the career.

  • Entry Level Building Inspector

    Salary range: $54,000 - $81,000

    Entry-level jobs are positions that do not require any previous experience in the role. Most entry-level jobs are aimed at high school or college graduates as a starting point for a future career goal. A college student may have majored in their ideal career field, but will still need to start in an entry-level position to train in a real-world environment. Some students move from internships into entry-level jobs, but most entry-level jobs do not expect a candidate to have any prior employment or on-site training.

  • Junior Building Inspector

    Salary range: $54,000 - $81,000

    Junior Building Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Building Inspector jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $81,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Building Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Building Inspector Apprentice

    Salary range: $36,000 - $50,000

    Building Inspector Apprentice is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Building Inspector Apprentice jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Building Inspector Apprentice job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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