Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $68,610 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.99
10th percentile $48,580
90th percentile $87,950
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,580
    25th
    $61,950
    50th (median)
    $68,610
    75th
    $79,950
    90th
    $87,950

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    California $101,160
    District of Columbia $91,630
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,130

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,570
    Carpenters $49,670
    Electricians $62,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Iowa City, IA is $32.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Iowa City, IA is 4.9% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,580 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,950.