7 of the Most Popular Types of Technical Inspector Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Technical Inspector Jobs

• Mechanical Inspector

  Salary range: $50,500 - $67,000

  A mechanical inspector performs a variety of quality assurance duties related to building codes and electrical maintenance. Your responsibilities include inspecting the installation and upkeep of all kinds of electrical and mechanical systems, such as furnaces, boilers, HVAC or air conditioning systems, and elevators in residential and commercial buildings. You inspect these systems to ensure they are functioning properly and do not violate any building or safety codes. You may work on construction sites to observe the installation and technical calibration of systems, or for existing buildings to write reports based on your inspections.

• Construction Inspector

  Salary range: $49,500 - $78,000

  A construction inspector scrutinizes developer's plans, examines building structures, and inspects electrical and plumbing systems to ensure that everything complies with local and national safety codes and standards. Construction inspectors also verify that the plans meet zoning regulations and contract specifications. Once the review is complete, they create correction notices and building code reports to outline what improvements the developer needs to make. As a construction inspector, you may specialize in residential or commercial work, but the responsibilities are the same for either field.

• Quality Control Inspector

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

  A quality control inspector makes sure that production workers make products according to prescribed guidelines and specifications. Quality control inspectors perform tests to ensure that products meet quality standards, report their findings, then make recommendations for improvement. Quality control inspectors achieve this by using relevant tools, and technical knowledge along with strong attention to detail and analytical skills to perform these duties.

• Field Inspector

  Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000

  A field inspector gathers information and performs property value appraisal of residential and commercial properties and vehicles. As a field inspector, your job duties are to visually inspect a property, take photographs, collect data, and compile a report with a property value estimate based on your findings. Your responsibilities are also to evaluate property values or the cost of damages for your employer. You can find field inspector jobs with insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and banks with a financial stake in a piece of property.

• Ndt Level 2 Inspector

  Salary range: $49,500 - $70,500

  Ndt Level 2 Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ndt Level 2 Inspector jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $70,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Ndt Level 2 Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Aircraft Technical Inspector

  Salary range: $64,000 - $84,500

  Aircraft Technical Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aircraft Technical Inspector jobs pay between $64,000 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aircraft Technical Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Api 510 570 653 Inspector

  Salary range: $105,500 - $119,000

  Api 510 570 653 Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Api 510 570 653 Inspector jobs pay between $105,500 (25th percentile) and $119,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Api 510 570 653 Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.