Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $55,320 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $83,470
Employed locally 320
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $45,130
    50th (median)
    $55,320
    75th
    $70,500
    90th
    $83,470

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 85% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 15% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,090
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,660
    Electricians $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,360
    Carpenters $47,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Little Rock, AR is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Little Rock, AR is 23.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,130.