Inspects buildings under construction to make sure they meet safety codes.
You visit eight sites a day: check framing on a house, wiring in a restaurant, and fire walls in an apartment complex. You either pass the work or write up what must be fixed.
BLS May 2024 median $72,120.
High school diploma, about 3 years after high school. High school plus construction experience; ICC certifications; some have associate degrees.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, 2-year college, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Construction Technology, Building Inspection Technology, Civil Engineering Technology.
Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years). BLS 2024-34 projects a slight decline, but retirements create openings.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Remote video and AI photo checks handle some simple inspections; most site inspections and code calls stay in person.
Classes: Construction CTE, Geometry, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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