Construction Inspector vs Construction Laborer
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Construction Inspector
$78,000 typical, a year
Most Construction Inspectors earn $62,400 to $89,500 a year.
From 668 postings that list pay
2,654 open jobs now
Construction Laborer
$44,700 typical, a year
Most Construction Laborers earn $41,600 to $49,900 a year.
From 646 postings that list pay
3,231 open jobs now
Construction Inspectors typically earn about $33,300 more a year than Construction Laborers.
What each one does
Construction Inspector
- Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Document inspection activities and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Review construction documents and submittals for approval and compliance.
- Observe work in progress to verify adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Identify construction deficiencies and recommend necessary corrective actions.
- Coordinate with contractors and project teams to resolve compliance issues.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Construction Laborer
- Clean and prepare construction sites by removing rubble and debris.
- Load, unload, and transport construction materials and equipment.
- Dig trenches and excavate areas using hand tools or equipment.
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, or other materials.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Assist skilled workers with various tasks on the job site.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Construction Inspector
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 10 postings
More common in Construction Inspector postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Material Testing 1 in 10 postings
- Civil Engineering 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Word 1 in 10 postings
- Field Testing 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
- Reinforced Concrete 1 in 10 postings
Construction Laborer
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 15 postings
More common in Construction Laborer postings
- CDL 1 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
- Heavy Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Trencher Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 15 postings
- Excavators 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Construction Inspector
Senior Construction Inspector
Precision Systems, Inc.Pay not stated Washington DCMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Product StandardsQuality ControlErosion ControlContract Management +3Building Surveyor Inspector | Manukau
Auckland Council$91,027 - $100k/yrstated South Auckland, NZ, 1010Building CodesSurveyingBuilding Surveyor Inspector |Pukekohe Papakura
Auckland Council$91,027 - $100k/yrstated South Auckland, NZ, 1010Building CodesSurveying
Construction Laborer
Construction General Laborer
RQ Construction$17.2 - $20/hr Employer statedElizabeth City, NC, USFall ProtectionCarpentryMaterial HandlingCPR CertificationConstruction - Billboard Installer
Lamar Advertising$20/hr Employer statedDUBUQUE, IA OnsiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordDriver's LicenseCDLPainting +1
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