Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $79,360 +10% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $56,970
90th percentile $143,440
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

Compare Construction and Building Inspectors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Chico, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Construction and Building Inspectors
in
Chico, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,970
    25th
    $64,740
    50th (median)
    $79,360
    75th
    $108,060
    90th
    $143,440

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 116% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 16% above 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
    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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$51,770
    Carpenters$66,100
    Electricians$72,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$84,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Chico, CA is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Chico, CA is 10% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $56,970 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,740.