Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $69,560 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.44
10th percentile $54,460
90th percentile $80,890
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,460
    25th
    $67,510
    50th (median)
    $69,560
    75th
    $80,890
    90th
    $80,890

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 73% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 27% 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
    Washington $89,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Chico, CA $79,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $78,110
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $77,380

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $82,280
    Construction Laborers $64,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $106,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,390
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,590
    Electricians $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Kahului, HI is $33.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Kahului, HI is 3.5% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $54,460 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,510.