Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $62,500 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $78,170
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $51,110
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $71,950
    90th
    $78,170

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 104% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 4% 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
    Redding, CA $99,210
    Salinas, CA $93,310
    Washington $89,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590
    Bellingham, WA $85,060

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$76,980
    Construction Laborers$50,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,280
    Carpenters$59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Lafayette, IN is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Lafayette, IN is 13.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,110.