Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $59,790 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $81,640
Employed locally 190
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $81,640

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 90% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,940
    Electricians $59,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980
    Carpenters $59,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Augusta, GA-SC is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 17.1% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.