Home inspector
Check houses top to bottom before people buy them.
- Median pay
- $74,690 a year
- Cost to start
- $1,000 to $3,500
- Time to start
- 2 to 6 months
Hands-onActiveOutdoorsDrivingBe your own boss
What it really pays
$74,690 a year (median)
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,140 or less, which is closer to where many beginners start.
BLS groups home inspectors with building inspectors.
National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)
Where to start
Check whether your state licenses home inspectors and how many course hours it asks for.
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