Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $75,670 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.38
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $108,470
Employed locally 730
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $59,120
    50th (median)
    $75,670
    75th
    $96,730
    90th
    $108,470

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 102% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 2% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Reno, NV $81,170
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,500
    Jacksonville, FL $62,540
    Greenville, NC $61,620
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,050

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,470
    Construction Laborers $47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,980
    Electricians $64,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Las Vegas, NV is $36.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Las Vegas, NV is 4.9% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,120.