Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $57,160 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $41,680
90th percentile $82,220
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,680
    25th
    $49,960
    50th (median)
    $57,160
    75th
    $69,570
    90th
    $82,220

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 86% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,940
    Electricians$47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,260
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Abilene, TX is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.47 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Abilene, TX is 20.7% below the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Abilene?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,680 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,960.