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 InspectorHousing Quality Standard Inspector (HQS Inspector)Quality Assurance SpecialistRehabilitation 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
| 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 AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStationMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP software
Technology Skills
BrioQueryCoeusDatabase softwareDeltek CostpointEmail softwareEsri ArcGISInventory control system softwareMicrosoft NetMeeting
Tools & Equipment
10-key calculatorsDesktop computersLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersRadio frequency identification RFID scannersTablet computers