Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $46,100 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 180
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $46,100
    75th
    $59,550
    90th
    $74,550

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 88% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 12% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Electricians $44,810
    Carpenters $40,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $35,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in McAllen, TX is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in McAllen, TX is 36.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.