Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $79,240 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $57,030
90th percentile $103,340
Employed locally 150
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,030
    25th
    $68,370
    50th (median)
    $79,240
    75th
    $94,490
    90th
    $103,340

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 91% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,260
    Green Bay, WI $79,860
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,660

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Madison, WI is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Madison, WI is 9.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $57,030 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,370.