Home Inspector Salary in New York (2026)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home inspector wages in New York vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.
Home-Inspector Salary in New York
Salary Range
Employment & Outlook
Home Inspector Wages by Metro Area in New York
Construction and Building Inspectors Wages by Metro Area in New York
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), construction and building inspectors wages in New York vary by metro area.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | Entry Level (10th pctile) | Experienced (90th pctile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | 10,340 | $90,800 | $93,640 | $52,300 | $135,450 |
| Rochester | 690 | $77,340 | $81,360 | $46,170 | $110,500 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | 590 | $77,040 | $78,720 | $48,730 | $107,630 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | 560 | $69,450 | $75,170 | $46,590 | $109,810 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | 350 | $72,690 | $76,480 | $47,060 | $114,770 |
| Syracuse | 350 | $75,610 | $77,590 | $46,020 | $105,180 |
| Utica-Rome | 160 | $64,190 | $70,100 | $44,960 | $100,930 |
| Binghamton | 100 | $69,050 | $71,960 | $47,840 | $104,740 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | 80 | $74,680 | $77,330 | $47,770 | $113,560 |
| Glens Falls | 70 | $71,210 | $75,550 | $45,930 | $111,170 |
| Kingston | 70 | $62,940 | $67,800 | $46,770 | $105,520 |
| Ithaca | 50 | $64,070 | $67,860 | $46,200 | $92,150 |
| Elmira | 40 | $65,790 | $72,840 | $40,410 | $104,580 |
Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .
Understanding Wage Percentiles
Wage percentiles show how home inspector salaries are distributed across New York. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of home inspectors earn more and half earn less.
These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for New York. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.
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Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
| O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones) | U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.) | O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13) |