Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $58,220 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $47,110
90th percentile $80,280
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,110
    25th
    $52,080
    50th (median)
    $58,220
    75th
    $75,320
    90th
    $80,280

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 93% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 7% 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $78,360
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $75,450
    Elizabethtown, KY $72,630
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $72,030
    Rocky Mount, NC $66,880
    Kentucky $63,770

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,870
    Carpenters $51,410
    Electricians $55,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Bowling Green, KY is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Bowling Green, KY is 19.3% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,110 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,080.