Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $66,730 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.08
10th percentile $45,010
90th percentile $98,060
Employed locally 110
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,010
    25th
    $54,380
    50th (median)
    $66,730
    75th
    $81,190
    90th
    $98,060

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 74% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $81,770
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,200

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,900
    Electricians $62,500
    Construction Laborers $42,970
    Carpenters $53,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Charlottesville, VA is $32.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Charlottesville, VA is 7.5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,010 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,380.