Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $67,250 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.33
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $88,170
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $59,060
    50th (median)
    $67,250
    75th
    $88,170
    90th
    $88,170

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 89% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 11% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    California $101,160
    District of Columbia $91,630
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,130

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,440
    Carpenters$57,390
    Electricians$63,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,790
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Dubuque, IA is $32.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Dubuque, IA is 6.8% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,060.