Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $85,060 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.90
10th percentile $50,570
90th percentile $131,140
Employed locally 110
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,570
    25th
    $69,480
    50th (median)
    $85,060
    75th
    $101,060
    90th
    $131,140

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 105% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,330
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Washington $89,360
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $71,360
    Construction Laborers $56,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,920
    Electricians $86,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Bellingham, WA is $40.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Bellingham, WA is 17.9% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $50,570 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,480.