Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,060 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.45
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $104,500
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $79,590
    50th (median)
    $82,060
    75th
    $101,700
    90th
    $104,500

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,730
    Electricians $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,720
    Carpenters $64,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Connecticut is $39.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Connecticut is 13.8% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,590.