Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $65,110 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $47,320
90th percentile $108,730
Employed locally 140
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,320
    25th
    $47,330
    50th (median)
    $65,110
    75th
    $90,580
    90th
    $108,730

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,990
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,320
    Electricians $63,090
    Carpenters $57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $58,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Eastern Ohio is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Eastern Ohio is 9.7% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,320 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,330.