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BLS Pay Range
$47,140–$114,200
Most Jobs (BLS)
New York metro
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What Does a Plumbing Inspector Do?
A plumbing inspector checks that plumbing installations meet the adopted code, inspecting rough-in and final work, reviewing permits and approving or failing jobs, usually for a city, county or state.
Most inspectors come from years in the trade, and many jurisdictions require an inspector certification.
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Plumbing Inspector Salary
National Median
$74,690
10th–90th Percentile
$47,140–$114,200
Top-Paying State (Median)
Alaska
BLS has no plumbing-inspector wage; this is all construction and building inspectors (SOC 47-4011). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 47-4011 Construction & Building Inspectors. BLS pay excludes overtime and the self-employed.
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