Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting175
Estimated employment3,250
Employment RSE11.39
Mean wage$30.72
Mean RSE2.03
Entry wage$22.07
Experienced wage$35.05
10th percentile wage$20.74
50th percentile wage$29.72
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$29.72 $23.44  $6.28
2019$29.00+2.5%$22.87 +2.5%$6.13
2018$28.21+2.8%$22.25 +2.8%$5.96
2017$27.46+2.7%$21.66 +2.7%$5.80
2016$26.76+2.6%$21.10 +2.6%$5.65
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$29.72 $23.44  $6.28
2019$29.00+2.5%$22.77 +2.9%$6.22
2018$28.21+2.8%$22.11 +3.0%$6.10
2017$27.46+2.7%$21.48 +2.9%$5.98
2016$26.76+2.6%$20.98 +2.4%$5.78
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $29.72 3,250
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $29.72 3,250
Wages in other areas

Maryland Department of Labor
Office of Workforce Information & Performance
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program
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Last updated April 2021