Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $59,130 -18% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $45,080
90th percentile $89,920
Employed locally 140
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,080
    25th
    $53,410
    50th (median)
    $59,130
    75th
    $76,560
    90th
    $89,920

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 100% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 0% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,350
    Flint, MI $72,770
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $69,750
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $68,090
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $66,420
    Port St. Lucie, FL $66,060

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,460
    Electricians $50,010
    Carpenters $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
    Roofers $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Gainesville, FL is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Gainesville, FL is 18% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,080 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,410.