Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $60,820 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $44,530
90th percentile $93,650
Employed locally 100
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,530
    25th
    $44,950
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $86,880
    90th
    $93,650

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 105% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,070
    Dalton, GA $71,530
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $70,490
    Warner Robins, GA $70,380
    Michigan $69,890

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,670
    Electricians $49,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,350
    Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $41,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Columbus, GA-AL is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 15.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,530 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,950.