Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $58,690 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $90,660
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $47,470
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $74,580
    90th
    $90,660

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 111% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 11% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,450
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,950
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,750
    Electricians $59,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Farmington, NM is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Farmington, NM is 18.6% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,470.