Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $62,400 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $39,430
90th percentile $102,990
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,430
    25th
    $51,540
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $85,020
    90th
    $102,990

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 98% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 2% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960
    Ithaca, NY $75,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,060
    Rochester, NY $68,850

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sheet Metal Workers $80,960
    Construction Laborers $48,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,720
    Electricians $66,760
    Roofers $58,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Elmira, NY is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Elmira, NY is 13.5% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,430 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,540.