Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $65,520 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $41,050
90th percentile $94,330
Employed locally 940
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,050
    25th
    $51,490
    50th (median)
    $65,520
    75th
    $81,630
    90th
    $94,330

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 85% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 15% 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
    Redding, CA $99,210
    Salinas, CA $93,310
    Washington $89,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590
    Bellingham, WA $85,060

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Indianapolis, IN is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,050 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,490.