Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $90,430 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.48
10th percentile $70,720
90th percentile $114,700
Employed locally 90
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,720
    25th
    $78,590
    50th (median)
    $90,430
    75th
    $104,990
    90th
    $114,700

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 105% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% above 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,330
    Bozeman, MT $96,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,530

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Carpenters $63,110
    Construction Laborers $56,680
    Electricians $79,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Amherst Town, MA is $43.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Amherst Town, MA is 25.4% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $70,720 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,590.