Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $85,260 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.99
10th percentile $58,760
90th percentile $121,000
Employed locally 130
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,760
    25th
    $72,370
    50th (median)
    $85,260
    75th
    $97,080
    90th
    $121,000

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,330
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Washington $89,360
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $113,530
    Carpenters $72,090
    Electricians $108,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,980
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $95,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Kennewick, WA is $40.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Kennewick, WA is 18.2% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $58,760 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,370.