Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $73,040 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.11
10th percentile $51,000
90th percentile $99,790
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,000
    25th
    $64,040
    50th (median)
    $73,040
    75th
    $83,490
    90th
    $99,790

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 130% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 30% 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
    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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,060
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,550
    Electricians $75,580
    Carpenters $71,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in El Centro, CA is $35.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in El Centro, CA is 1.3% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $51,000 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,040.