Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $60,430 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $46,490
90th percentile $82,930
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,490
    25th
    $51,620
    50th (median)
    $60,430
    75th
    $79,950
    90th
    $82,930

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Anchorage, AK $92,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $81,220
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,660
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $75,380

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    Construction Laborers $39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Carpenters $41,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Hickory, NC is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Hickory, NC is 16.2% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,490 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,620.