Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $74,560 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.85
10th percentile $47,620
90th percentile $130,900
Employed locally 240
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,620
    25th
    $49,220
    50th (median)
    $74,560
    75th
    $101,320
    90th
    $130,900

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 110% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% above 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 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 Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA is $35.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.4% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,620 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,220.