Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $55,760 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $102,890
Employed locally 110
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $47,290
    50th (median)
    $55,760
    75th
    $70,120
    90th
    $102,890

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 72% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 28% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,090
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $51,030
    Construction Laborers $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Carpenters $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Fayetteville, AR is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Fayetteville, AR is 22.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,290.