Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $62,910 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $54,000
90th percentile $75,800
Employed locally 80
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,000
    25th
    $62,030
    50th (median)
    $62,910
    75th
    $73,960
    90th
    $75,800

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 90% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $79,350
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,280
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $69,590
    Tucson, AZ $63,260
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,940
    Yuma, AZ $62,940

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,530
    Carpenters $49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,960
    Electricians $60,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,840
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Flagstaff, AZ is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 12.8% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $54,000 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,030.