Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $82,050 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.45
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $117,680
Employed locally 150
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $64,190
    50th (median)
    $82,050
    75th
    $109,050
    90th
    $117,680

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 103% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 3% above 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
    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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,910
    Construction Laborers $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,040
    Electricians $75,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Modesto, CA is $39.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Modesto, CA is 13.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,190.