Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $59,490 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $44,750
90th percentile $93,100
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,750
    25th
    $51,590
    50th (median)
    $59,490
    75th
    $75,230
    90th
    $93,100

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 93% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 7% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,980
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Alaska $94,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $60,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,680
    Construction Laborers $38,200
    Electricians $57,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,950
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Houma, LA is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Houma, LA is 17.5% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,750 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,590.