Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,630 +24.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.09
10th percentile $72,240
90th percentile $125,820
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,240
    25th
    $78,610
    50th (median)
    $89,630
    75th
    $110,140
    90th
    $125,820

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,670
    Construction Laborers $57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $100,000
    Carpenters $65,150
    Electricians $84,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Alaska is $43.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Alaska is 24.3% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $72,240 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,610.