Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $56,040 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.94
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $84,200
Employed locally 90
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $56,040
    75th
    $67,410
    90th
    $84,200

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 69% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Wisconsin $70,700
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $70,490
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,060
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $65,880
    Spartanburg, SC $64,800

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,260
    Carpenters$47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,760
    Electricians$47,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Hilton Head Island, SC is $26.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.89 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 22.3% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.