Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $56,080 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.96
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $106,650
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $42,010
    50th (median)
    $56,080
    75th
    $72,720
    90th
    $106,650

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 95% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $57,210
    Williamsport, PA $55,310
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $52,050
    Jackson, MS $52,000

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,090
    Electricians $47,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,190
    Carpenters $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Hattiesburg, MS is $26.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 22.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,010.