Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $62,490 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.04
10th percentile $48,760
90th percentile $81,210
Employed locally 90
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,760
    25th
    $59,140
    50th (median)
    $62,490
    75th
    $71,100
    90th
    $81,210

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 112% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 12% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,450
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Las Cruces, NM is $30.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.4% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,760 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,140.