The job market for building inspectors in the United States

There are currently an estimated 105,100 building inspectors in the United States. The building inspector job market is expected to grow by 10.1% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are building inspectors?

CareerExplorer rates building inspectors with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 16,300 building inspectors. That number is based on 10,600 additional building inspectors, and the retirement of 5,700 existing building inspectors.

What’s the supply of building inspectors?

The building inspector industry is concentrated in California, Texas, New York

Building Inspector job market by state