Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,270 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.94
10th percentile $43,760
90th percentile $102,370
Employed locally 170
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,760
    25th
    $50,330
    50th (median)
    $62,270
    75th
    $85,240
    90th
    $102,370

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,190
    Carpenters $59,160
    Construction Laborers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,430
    Electricians $73,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Capital/Northern New York is $29.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.31 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Capital/Northern New York is 13.7% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,760 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,330.