Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $60,910 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $43,690
90th percentile $93,500
Employed locally 80
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,690
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $83,880
    90th
    $93,500

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960
    Ithaca, NY $75,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,060
    Rochester, NY $68,850

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$52,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,580
    Carpenters$57,430
    Electricians$78,470
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Binghamton, NY is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Binghamton, NY 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,690 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.