Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $60,170 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $89,030
Employed locally 260
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $78,620
    90th
    $89,030

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 91% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,210

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Electricians $55,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,260
    Carpenters $47,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Corpus Christi, TX is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 16.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.