Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $71,700 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.47
10th percentile $50,720
90th percentile $97,770
Employed locally 820
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,720
    25th
    $60,990
    50th (median)
    $71,700
    75th
    $80,620
    90th
    $97,770

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 90% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% 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
    Ohio $70,890
    Cleveland, OH $66,910

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,120
    Electricians $63,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,000
    Carpenters $61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,600

    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, OH is $34.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.91 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, OH is 0.6% 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 $50,720 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,990.