Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
SOC: 13-1041.04
Common Job Titles
- Housing Inspector
- Housing Quality Standard Inspector (HQS Inspector)
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Rehabilitation Construction Specialist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Government Property Inspectors and Investigators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
397,770
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,130. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $130,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,230 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $130,030 |
| Workers on average earn | $84,980 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.4/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- Public Safety and Security4.3/5
- Building and Construction4.0/5
- Law and Government3.8/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- BrioQuery
- Coeus
- Database software
- Deltek Costpoint
- Email software
- Esri ArcGIS
- Inventory control system software
- Microsoft NetMeeting
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers
- Radio frequency identification RFID scanners
- Tablet computers