Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $61,190 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.42
10th percentile $46,470
90th percentile $81,430
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,470
    25th
    $57,060
    50th (median)
    $61,190
    75th
    $66,930
    90th
    $81,430

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 79% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 21% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,070
    Dalton, GA $71,530
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $70,490
    Warner Robins, GA $70,380
    Michigan $69,890

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,670
    Electricians $57,010
    Carpenters $47,270
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000

    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, GA is $29.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.29 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, GA is 15.2% 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 $46,470 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,060.