Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $76,220 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.65
10th percentile $40,100
90th percentile $87,200
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,100
    25th
    $56,940
    50th (median)
    $76,220
    75th
    $85,270
    90th
    $87,200

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 105% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% above 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,260
    Green Bay, WI $79,860
    Madison, WI $79,240
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,750
    Carpenters $59,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,210
    Electricians $73,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Eau Claire, WI is $36.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Eau Claire, WI is 5.7% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,100 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,940.