Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $59,210 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $91,460
Employed locally 220
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $77,370
    90th
    $91,460

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 91% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    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

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,420
    Electricians $59,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,320
    Carpenters $50,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Beaumont, TX is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Beaumont, TX is 17.9% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.