Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $77,300 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.17
10th percentile $53,510
90th percentile $108,070
Employed locally 170
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,510
    25th
    $62,180
    50th (median)
    $77,300
    75th
    $92,620
    90th
    $108,070

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 109% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Minnesota $83,890
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140
    Bloomington, IL $77,340
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,950
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,350

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,090
    Electricians $77,050
    Carpenters $63,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Lansing, MI is $37.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Lansing, MI is 7.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $53,510 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,180.