Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $92,280 +28% vs national
Median hourly $44.36
10th percentile $53,780
90th percentile $146,570
Employed locally 160
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,780
    25th
    $74,400
    50th (median)
    $92,280
    75th
    $105,880
    90th
    $146,570

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 96% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 4% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Fairbanks-College, AK $98,560
    Lake Charles, LA $85,280
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,130
    Yakima, WA $78,270
    North Dakota $74,970

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Anchorage, AK is $44.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Anchorage, AK is 28% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $53,780 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,400.