Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $74,800 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.96
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $99,280
Employed locally 150
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $58,120
    50th (median)
    $74,800
    75th
    $84,900
    90th
    $99,280

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 108% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 8% 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
    California $101,160
    Anchorage, AK $92,280
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $90,430
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $88,130
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,090

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,680
    Electricians $84,440
    Carpenters $59,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Eugene, OR is $35.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Eugene, OR is 3.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,120.