Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $87,700 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.17
10th percentile $43,840
90th percentile $104,580
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,840
    25th
    $62,370
    50th (median)
    $87,700
    75th
    $104,580
    90th
    $104,580

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 113% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 13% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $88,130
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,560
    Twin Falls, ID $75,730
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,790
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $71,490

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,530
    Carpenters$48,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74,490
    Electricians$61,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Idaho Falls, ID is $42.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 21.6% above 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,840 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,370.