Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,160 | 19.13 | 11.47 | 22.96 | 39,790 | 23,850 | 47,760 |
| Joplin MSA | 20 | 17.53 | 10.62 | 20.99 | 36,460 | 22,080 | 43,650 |
| Columbia MSA | 60 | 24.11 | 16.35 | 27.99 | 50,150 | 34,010 | 58,230 |
| Springfield MSA | 20 | 17.42 | 13.49 | 19.38 | 36,230 | 28,070 | 40,320 |
| St Louis MSA | 690 | 20.59 | 13.86 | 23.95 | 42,830 | 28,830 | 49,830 |
| Kansas City* | 200 | 17.93 | 10.01 | 21.89 | 37,302 | 20,828 | 45,539 |
| Central Region* | 110 | 19.95 | 12.33 | 23.75 | 41,487 | 25,644 | 49,408 |
| Northeast Region* | 30 | 17.71 | 12.91 | 20.11 | 36,840 | 26,849 | 41,835 |
| Ozark Region* | 30 | 16.17 | 13.33 | 17.58 | 33,627 | 27,733 | 36,574 |
| Southeast Region* | 20 | 17.28 | 11.33 | 20.26 | 35,950 | 23,566 | 42,142 |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 18.05 | 11.17 | 21.48 | 37,535 | 23,238 | 44,684 |
| St. Charles* | 50 | 18.95 | 13.40 | 21.73 | 39,426 | 27,864 | 45,207 |
| St. Louis County* | 370 | 21.37 | 13.54 | 25.29 | 44,456 | 28,173 | 52,597 |
| West Central Region* | 80 | 10.33 | 6.06 | 12.46 | 21,481 | 12,597 | 25,923 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 20 | 17.34 | 13.91 | 19.06 | 36,067 | 28,931 | 39,635 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,160 | 1,320 | 160 | 13.79 | 42 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 400 | 410 | 10 | 2.50 | 10 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 460 | 520 | 60 | 13.04 | 16 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Northwest Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 70 | 90 | 20 | 28.57 | 4 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 1 | Good | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience (in related occupation)
in one of the following
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector