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Quality Control Inspector Salary in Virginia
Virginia construction inspection wages help you compare field assignments, report writing expectations, travel arrangements and responsibility for findings.
What Quality Control Inspectors Earn in Virginia
Virginia employee wages for construction and building inspectors span $24.08–$50.23/hr, or $50,090–$104,480 a year. The occupation includes government code inspectors alongside construction inspection roles. It covers a broader workforce than contractor QC. Match an offer to the inspection discipline, required credentials and reporting load. Ask how the employer records field visits, office work and travel between sites. Put those expectations in writing when reviewing the offer.
Hourly rates by level in Virginia
What each rung of the trade is paid, before overtime and per diem.
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You're right around the middle
$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.
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2Certifications you hold
3Shift & work type
4Overtime & per diem
An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.
Who pays the most in Virginia
These national sector figures give Virginia applicants context for three construction inspection settings, each with different reporting responsibilities, qualification requirements and working arrangements.
Nonresidential Building Construction
Commercial building QC follows plans and specifications during construction. For Virginia vacancies, ask about inspection coverage before work is concealed. Discuss who covers missed inspections and how the employer schedules follow-up visits after corrections.
Architectural and Engineering Services
For VDOT materials assignments, ask engineering inspection firms which testing credentials the role requires. Discuss field travel, laboratory coordination and responsibility for reviewing disputed findings with the employer before accepting an offer.
Local Government
Local building departments enforce Virginia codes through inspections and records. Read the vacancy's DHCD certification timetable and assigned inspection disciplines. Ask how the department supports required classes and balances site visits with public inquiries.
Which states pay quality control inspectors the most
Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.
What each certification is worth
Sorted by payback speed.
| Certification | Rate bump | Extra / year | Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$1.48 | $3,078 | $159 | 3 weeks |
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.49 | $1,019 | $59 | 4 weeks |
| USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) | +$0.44 | $915 | $75 | 5 weeks |
| American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED | +$0.17 | $354 | $102 | 15 weeks |
| ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I | +$0.40 | $832 | $575 | 36 weeks |
What overtime actually adds
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $36.38/hr.
Questions workers ask
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Current BLS Virginia employee wages for Construction and Building Inspectors, SOC 47-4011; construction and building inspectors, including government code inspectors, excluding premium pay and benefits.
Last updated October 26, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.