Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $69,420 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.37
10th percentile $55,810
90th percentile $94,590
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,810
    25th
    $65,990
    50th (median)
    $69,420
    75th
    $82,440
    90th
    $94,590

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 101% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 1% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $98,560
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,130
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,570
    Jacksonville, FL $62,540
    Wichita, KS $62,450
    Joplin, MO-KS $62,190

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,630
    Carpenters $53,430
    Electricians $57,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Lawrence, KS is $33.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Lawrence, KS is 3.7% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $55,810 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,990.