Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $68,380 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.87
10th percentile $47,170
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,170
    25th
    $52,640
    50th (median)
    $68,380
    75th
    $135,430
    90th
    $156,000

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 100% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 0% above 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,380
    Paducah, KY-IL $78,360

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,390
    Carpenters $70,280
    Electricians $82,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $71,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Kankakee, IL is $32.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Kankakee, IL is 5.2% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,170 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,640.