Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $65,940 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.70
10th percentile $48,150
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 2,760
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,150
    25th
    $55,340
    50th (median)
    $65,940
    75th
    $79,880
    90th
    $95,640

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 76% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 24% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,070
    Dalton, GA $71,530
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $70,490
    Warner Robins, GA $70,380
    Michigan $69,890

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Atlanta, GA is $31.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,150 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,340.