Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,840 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $74,480
Employed locally 80
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $58,280
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $69,560
    90th
    $74,480

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$42,740
    Carpenters$47,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,590
    Electricians$58,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Maryland is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Maryland is 15.6% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,280.