Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $65,500 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $41,190
90th percentile $86,300
Employed locally 440
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,190
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $65,500
    75th
    $75,470
    90th
    $86,300

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 90% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,350
    Flint, MI $72,770
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $69,750
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $68,090
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $66,420
    Port St. Lucie, FL $66,060

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,240
    Carpenters $47,610
    Roofers $45,000
    Electricians $50,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Cape Coral, FL is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Cape Coral, FL is 9.2% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,190 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.