Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $69,590 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.46
10th percentile $37,260
90th percentile $117,050
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,260
    25th
    $58,010
    50th (median)
    $69,590
    75th
    $82,390
    90th
    $117,050

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 99% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 1% 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
    Minnesota $83,890
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140
    Bloomington, IL $77,340
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $77,300
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,950

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,740
    Electricians$63,970
    Construction Laborers$48,650
    Carpenters$60,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,020
    Sheet Metal Workers$89,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Kalamazoo, MI is $33.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Kalamazoo, MI 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,260 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,010.