Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $86,170 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.43
10th percentile $57,180
90th percentile $107,960
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,180
    25th
    $71,560
    50th (median)
    $86,170
    75th
    $98,040
    90th
    $107,960

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,260
    Carpenters $60,080
    Electricians $80,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Eastern Oregon is $41.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Eastern Oregon is 19.5% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $57,180 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,560.