Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $46,130 -36% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $81,190
Employed locally 90
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $38,050
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $48,060
    90th
    $81,190

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 74% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,250
    Electricians $45,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,390
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $36,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Laredo, TX is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Laredo, TX is 36% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,050.