Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $72,460 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.84
10th percentile $48,750
90th percentile $93,740
Employed locally 1,540
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,750
    25th
    $60,860
    50th (median)
    $72,460
    75th
    $80,810
    90th
    $93,740

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 96% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 4% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Minnesota $83,890
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140
    Bloomington, IL $77,340
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $77,300
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,950

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,330
    Construction Laborers $51,100
    Carpenters $65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Detroit, MI is $34.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Detroit, MI is 0.5% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,750 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,860.