Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,850 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $57,660
90th percentile $100,860
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,660
    25th
    $61,130
    50th (median)
    $77,850
    75th
    $85,830
    90th
    $100,860

    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 Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,770
    Construction Laborers $47,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $64,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,130
    Electricians $74,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Central Oregon is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Central Oregon is 7.9% above 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $57,660 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,130.