Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $103,480 +43.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.75
10th percentile $59,220
90th percentile $168,900
Employed locally 3,730
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,220
    25th
    $78,940
    50th (median)
    $103,480
    75th
    $128,100
    90th
    $168,900

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 111% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 11% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Construction Laborers $59,540
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Los Angeles, CA is $49.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 43.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $59,220 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,940.