Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $58,380 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $79,180
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $50,600
    50th (median)
    $58,380
    75th
    $69,290
    90th
    $79,180

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 83% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 17% 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
    Redding, CA $99,210
    Salinas, CA $93,310
    Washington $89,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590
    Bellingham, WA $85,060

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,660
    Electricians $63,110
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,300
    Carpenters $60,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Michigan City, IN is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Michigan City, IN is 19.1% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,600.