Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $61,520 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $47,130
90th percentile $80,790
Employed locally 240
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,130
    25th
    $53,510
    50th (median)
    $61,520
    75th
    $77,510
    90th
    $80,790

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 89% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 11% 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
    Anchorage, AK $92,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $81,220
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,660
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $75,380

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,160
    Electricians$50,760
    Carpenters$47,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Asheville, NC is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Asheville, NC is 14.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,130 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,510.