Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Construction and Building Inspectors in Iowa earn a median salary of $64,997 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.9% vs the national median of $72,120. An estimated 1,260 construction and building inspectors are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $58,770 to $70,060 depending on location.
$64,997
Avg median salary in Iowa
$70,060
Highest paying metro
$58,770
Lowest paying metro
1,260
Employed in Iowa
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Construction and Building Inspectors salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $70,060 | $61,420 | $87,410 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $69,130 | $61,240 | $80,120 | 130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $68,610 | $61,950 | $79,950 | 70 |
| Waterloo, IA | $68,440 | $59,850 | $75,960 | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $67,250 | $59,060 | $88,170 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $67,110 | $60,660 | $77,460 | 40 |
| Northeast Iowa | $63,480 | $54,600 | $76,720 | 60 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,440 | $46,590 | $86,720 | 420 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,000 | $56,820 | $75,340 | 140 |
| Southeast Iowa | $61,160 | $58,640 | $69,510 | 110 |
| Northwest Iowa | $59,510 | $49,280 | $69,080 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa | $58,770 | $57,700 | $76,720 | 70 |