Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $62,400 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $79,790
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $66,510
    90th
    $79,790

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 80% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 20% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $71,490
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,240
    Wyoming $60,320
    Casper, WY $59,990
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,470

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,140
    Electricians $72,520
    Construction Laborers $43,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,510
    Carpenters $53,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Cheyenne, WY is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Cheyenne, WY is 13.5% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.