Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $45,930 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $86,940
Employed locally 250
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $57,990
    90th
    $86,940

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 78% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 22% below 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$34,960
    Electricians$46,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$44,480
    Carpenters$39,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in El Paso, TX is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in El Paso, TX is 36.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.