Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $76,940 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile $135,700
Employed locally 290
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $61,250
    50th (median)
    $76,940
    75th
    $103,850
    90th
    $135,700

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 107% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 7% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,360
    Carpenters $60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Electricians $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Fresno, CA is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Fresno, CA is 6.7% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,250.