Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $70,710 -2% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $51,390
90th percentile $94,830
Employed locally 440
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,390
    25th
    $53,530
    50th (median)
    $70,710
    75th
    $81,230
    90th
    $94,830

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 93% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 7% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,260
    Green Bay, WI $79,860
    Madison, WI $79,240
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Milwaukee, WI is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $51,390 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,530.