Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Puerto Rico

Construction and building inspectors in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $50,840 a year) and the least in Ponce ($35,770), across the 3 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction and building inspectors average at $48,900 and the median at $44,320 for 740 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,730.

Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$50,840
Aguadilla$46,740
Ponce$35,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$50,840	$45,090	$34,700	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$46,740	$38,390	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$35,770	$25,530	$23,420	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other states

Construction and Building Inspectors salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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