Inspects houses for buyers before they purchase, checking everything from roof to foundation.
You climb on the roof, crawl under the house, test outlets, and check the furnace, then write a report with photos for nervous first-time buyers.
Self-employed inspectors' income depends on volume.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Short state-required course and exam in most states; ASHI or InterNACHI membership.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Home Inspection (certificate).
Growing slowly. Tied to home sales.
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts reports from photos and drones check roofs; crawling attics and explaining findings to buyers stay human.
Classes: Construction CTE, English, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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