Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $60,920 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $60,920
    75th
    $75,760
    90th
    $92,750

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 96% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 4% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,450

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,460
    Construction Laborers$42,840
    Carpenters$50,950
    Electricians$63,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,740
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Bangor, ME is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Bangor, ME is 15.5% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.