Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $63,000 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $44,320
90th percentile $76,720
Employed locally 140
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,320
    25th
    $56,820
    50th (median)
    $63,000
    75th
    $75,340
    90th
    $76,720

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 82% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 18% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    California $101,160
    District of Columbia $91,630
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,130

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $48,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,760
    Construction Laborers $47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,680
    Carpenters $57,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 12.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,320 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,820.