Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,380 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.80
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $92,310
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $62,810
    50th (median)
    $72,380
    75th
    $77,990
    90th
    $92,310

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Eastern New Mexico is $34.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.61 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Eastern New Mexico is 0.4% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,810.