Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $58,800 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $43,050
90th percentile $84,790
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,050
    25th
    $56,000
    50th (median)
    $58,800
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $84,790

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 96% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 4% 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
    Napa, CA $100,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,540
    Paducah, KY-IL $78,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,350
    Lexington Park, MD $73,480

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$56,540
    Construction Laborers$45,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,840
    Electricians$64,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Erie, PA is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Erie, PA is 18.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,050 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,000.