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Construction Inspector Salary in Richmond, VA
A mid-level Construction Inspector in Richmond, VA earns a median $70,790, ranging $60,650 (P25) to $120,390 (P90).
Construction Inspector salary percentiles in Richmond, VA
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $60,650 |
| Median (50th) | $70,790 |
| 75th percentile | $85,680 |
| 90th percentile | $120,390 |
| Mean | $75,950 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Construction and Building Inspectors is projected to grow -1.5% with ~15,700 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Construction Inspector bands for Richmond, VA draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this construction inspector salary data for Richmond, VA come from?
Every percentile for construction inspector roles in Richmond, VA is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Richmond, VA construction inspector salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Richmond, VA figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Richmond, VA?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for construction inspector roles in the Richmond, VA metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Richmond, VA data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the construction inspector figures for Richmond, VA refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.