Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $75,950 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.52
10th percentile $58,710
90th percentile $102,500
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,710
    25th
    $68,720
    50th (median)
    $75,950
    75th
    $98,120
    90th
    $102,500

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 100% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 0% 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
    California $101,160
    Anchorage, AK $92,280
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $90,430
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $88,130
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,090

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $62,750
    Construction Laborers $47,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,320
    Electricians $97,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Corvallis, OR is $36.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Corvallis, OR is 5.3% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $58,710 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,720.