Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $62,900 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $44,950
90th percentile $85,710
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,950
    25th
    $55,970
    50th (median)
    $62,900
    75th
    $84,970
    90th
    $85,710

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,260
    Green Bay, WI $79,860
    Madison, WI $79,240
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,980
    Construction Laborers $53,870
    Carpenters $81,370
    Electricians $81,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $71,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Janesville, WI is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Janesville, WI is 12.8% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,950 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,970.