Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $76,410 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.74
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $106,060
Employed locally 1,350
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $60,960
    50th (median)
    $76,410
    75th
    $84,650
    90th
    $106,060

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 78% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 22% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,210

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Austin, TX is $36.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Austin, TX is 5.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,960.