Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $71,990 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.61
10th percentile $55,700
90th percentile $107,020
Employed locally 1,750
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,700
    25th
    $63,190
    50th (median)
    $71,990
    75th
    $82,590
    90th
    $107,020

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 74% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 26% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,200
    Lexington Park, MD $73,480
    Salisbury, MD $67,010
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $66,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,380

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,120
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,660
    Carpenters $60,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Baltimore, MD is $34.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Baltimore, MD is 0.2% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $55,700 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,190.