Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $55,230 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.55
10th percentile $38,540
90th percentile $86,930
Employed locally 100
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,540
    25th
    $48,140
    50th (median)
    $55,230
    75th
    $66,140
    90th
    $86,930

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 93% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 7% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,490
    Electricians $49,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,040
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $39,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in College Station, TX is $26.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in College Station, TX is 23.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,540 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,140.