Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $59,930 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $81,600
Employed locally 170
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $59,930
    75th
    $73,090
    90th
    $81,600

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,740
    Construction Laborers$41,140
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators$58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,040
    Electricians$81,990
    Carpenters$52,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Arizona is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Arizona is 16.9% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.