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  1. Occupations
  2. Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Radio frequency identification RFID scanners
  • Tablet computers

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Construction and Building Inspectors 47-4011.00
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors 13-1041.01
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 19-5011.00
  • Compliance Managers 11-9199.02
  • Aviation Inspectors 53-6051.01

Moderately Similar

  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 17-2111.00
  • Compliance Officers 13-1041.00
  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3022.00
  • Fire Inspectors and Investigators 33-2021.00
  • Customs Brokers 13-1041.08

Related

  • Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation 53-6051.07
  • Construction Managers 11-9021.00
  • Security Management Specialists 13-1199.07
  • Agricultural Inspectors 45-2011.00
  • Facilities Managers 11-3013.00
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19-5012.00
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists 13-1041.07
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers 11-9199.11
  • Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 23-2093.00
  • Civil Engineers 17-2051.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental Science ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHealthcare Quality and Safety Graduate CertificateIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Healthcare Quality and SafetyIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource Management, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource MgmtIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental ScienceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental SciencesIssuer: Auburn University