Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $73,780 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.47
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $108,680
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $62,900
    50th (median)
    $73,780
    75th
    $94,080
    90th
    $108,680

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 99% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 1% 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
    Rochester, MN $92,150
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Fargo, ND-MN $80,720
    St. Cloud, MN $79,670
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $74,320

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,430
    Electricians $82,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,180
    Carpenters $61,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Mankato, MN is $35.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Mankato, MN is 2.3% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,900.