Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $86,530 +20% vs national
Median hourly $41.60
10th percentile $53,890
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,890
    25th
    $66,660
    50th (median)
    $86,530
    75th
    $109,600
    90th
    $156,000

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $62,740
    Construction Laborers $57,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $76,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Massachusetts is $41.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Massachusetts is 20% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $53,890 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,660.