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Job outlook for public works inspectors in the United States
Are public works inspector jobs in demand?
Yes, public works inspector jobs are in demand. Public works inspector demand is projected to grow -4% from 2018 to 2028.
Public works inspector job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of public works inspector jobs and the average public works inspector salary over time.
Public works inspector jobs over time
Public works inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 633 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 620 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 601 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 570 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 544 | 0.00% |
Average public works inspector salary over time
Public works inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,864 | $23.49 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $47,455 | $22.82 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $47,325 | $22.75 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $46,644 | $22.43 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $45,730 | $21.99 | +1.4% |
Public works inspector jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of public works inspector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where public works inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for public works inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 130 | 19% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 43 | 7% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 60 | 6% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 512 | 5% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 410 | 5% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 328 | 5% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 294 | 5% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 72 | 5% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 63 | 5% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,385 | 4% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 365 | 4% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 232 | 4% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 216 | 4% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 128 | 4% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 42 | 4% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 417 | 3% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 252 | 3% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 233 | 3% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 209 | 3% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 170 | 3% |
Most common cities for public works inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clarita | 1 | 1% | $64,339 |
| 2 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $41,630 |
| 3 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $63,866 |