Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $66,250 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.85
10th percentile $45,830
90th percentile $102,330
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,830
    25th
    $58,590
    50th (median)
    $66,250
    75th
    $80,160
    90th
    $102,330

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 98% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 2% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    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

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $75,990
    Construction Laborers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,580
    Carpenters $55,120
    Roofers $50,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Lewiston, ME is $31.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Lewiston, ME is 8.1% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,830 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,590.