Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $70,060 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.68
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $101,930
Employed locally 500
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $56,020
    50th (median)
    $70,060
    75th
    $86,650
    90th
    $101,930

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 81% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960
    Ithaca, NY $75,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,070
    Rochester, NY $68,850
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $68,590

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,560
    Carpenters $61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Albany, NY is $33.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Albany, NY is 2.9% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,020.