Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $88,100 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.36
10th percentile $67,390
90th percentile $112,340
Employed locally 870
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,390
    25th
    $79,050
    50th (median)
    $88,100
    75th
    $100,440
    90th
    $112,340

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 90% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% 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
    Rochester, MN $92,150
    Fargo, ND-MN $80,720
    St. Cloud, MN $79,670
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $74,320
    Mankato, MN $73,780

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,350
    Carpenters $75,710
    Electricians $95,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $97,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $42.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 22.2% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $67,390 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,050.