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AI Work Index

Headline risk

2%

Very Low Risk

Construction and building inspectors

United States AI Work IndexISCO 9310title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

147.6 current · 146.5 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $72K

Median annual wage

Demand -1%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 4% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 72,120

Employment 2024

147.6K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-0.8%

Openings (2024–34)

14.8K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 46,56025th pctl: USD 57,300Median: USD 72,12075th pctl: USD 92,330Top 10%: USD 112,320

Demand outlook

Employment of construction and building inspectors is projected to grow 1 percent from 2024 to 2034, decline.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: 5 years or more

Role Profile

AdaptabilityProblem solving and decision makingWriting and reading

Tasks

  • 1. Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations. AI use: 89%
  • 3. Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Calculate potential for energy savings. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordPythonR

Requirements

Telework: <20%Telework: >80%License required: 74.4%License required: 25.6%Apprenticeship: <10%Apprenticeship: >90%

Work context

E-Mail 5.0/5
Telephone Conversations 4.9/5
E-Mail 4.8/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.7/5
Freedom to Make Decisions 4.7/5
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment 4.5/5

Worker profile

Median age 46.1 · 120K employed

Under 25: 9% · 25–54: 51% · 55+: 40%

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