Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $66,910 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.17
10th percentile $49,180
90th percentile $96,870
Employed locally 710
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,180
    25th
    $57,780
    50th (median)
    $66,910
    75th
    $81,700
    90th
    $96,870

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 98% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 2% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $77,730
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $73,940
    Toledo, OH $72,640
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $72,030
    Columbus, OH $71,700
    Ohio $70,890

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Cleveland, OH is $32.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Cleveland, OH is 7.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,180 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,780.